Question 1

The title page of an APA style empirical research report contains nothing but the title.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What is the difference between a copy manuscript and a final manuscript?

Accepted Answer

A copy manuscript is one that is being submitted for publication elsewhere. A final manuscript is one that is in its final form (e.g., a thesis or dissertation).

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the abstract of an APA style research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is typed on its own manuscript page. 
B)  It is about 200 words long. 
C)  It presents a summary of the research project. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  It is typed on its own manuscript page. 
B)  It is about 200 words long. 
C)  It presents a summary of the research project. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 4

In APA style, the term "sexual orientation" should be used rather than "sexual preference."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The two broad themes of high-level APA style writing are that it is _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  technical; thought provoking 
B)  creative; engaging 
C)  formal; straightforward 
D)  interesting; controversial 
A)  technical; thought provoking 
B)  creative; engaging 
C)  formal; straightforward 
D)  interesting; controversial

Question 6

APA style can be seen as a reflection of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  idealized rules for clear and effective writing in general 
B)  the ancient Greek rhetorical tradition 
C)  the strictures of 19th century grammarians 
D)  the values of scientific psychology 
A)  idealized rules for clear and effective writing in general 
B)  the ancient Greek rhetorical tradition 
C)  the strictures of 19th century grammarians 
D)  the values of scientific psychology

Question 7

What are the main purposes of the introduction section to an APA style empirical research report?

Accepted Answer

The main purposes are to introduce the r

Question 8

APA style is informal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following reference citations is formatted correctly in APA style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Williams studied the effect of sleep deprivation on exam performance (2008). 
B)  Williams (2008) studied the effect of sleep deprivation on exam performance. 
C)  Sleep deprivation has a negative effect on exam performance (Williams, J. S., 2008). 
D)  Sleep deprivation has a negative effect on exam performance. (Williams, 2008). 
A)  Williams studied the effect of sleep deprivation on exam performance (2008). 
B)  Williams (2008) studied the effect of sleep deprivation on exam performance. 
C)  Sleep deprivation has a negative effect on exam performance (Williams, J. S., 2008). 
D)  Sleep deprivation has a negative effect on exam performance. (Williams, 2008).

Question 10

The title of an APA style research report should generally be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  typed in all capital letters 
B)  cute and attention grabbing 
C)  highly technical 
D)  no more than 12 words long 
A)  typed in all capital letters 
B)  cute and attention grabbing 
C)  highly technical 
D)  no more than 12 words long

Question 11

An article with the primary purpose of summarizing previous research on a topic is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  research report 
B)  theory-driven paper 
C)  summary piece 
D)  review article 
A)  research report 
B)  theory-driven paper 
C)  summary piece 
D)  review article

Question 12

Which of the following is true of poster presentations in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are made only by student researchers. 
B)  They are becoming less common. 
C)  They are a common way for professional researchers to present their research. 
D)  They are less effective than oral presentations. 
A)  They are made only by student researchers. 
B)  They are becoming less common. 
C)  They are a common way for professional researchers to present their research. 
D)  They are less effective than oral presentations.

Question 13

Reference citations in APA style always include the authors' full names and university affiliation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

APA style writing includes lots of direct quotations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

APA style is determined by which of the following organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Psychiatric Association 
B)  American Psychological Association 
C)  American Publishers Association 
D)  American Printers Association 
A)  American Psychiatric Association 
B)  American Psychological Association 
C)  American Publishers Association 
D)  American Printers Association

Question 16

APA style is a set of rules for good writing in general.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In an APA style reference list, everything is double spaced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the purpose of the opening of an APA style introduction section?

Accepted Answer

A)  to acknowledge everyone that helped with the research project 
B)  to provide a quick overview of the method and results 
C)  to introduce the research question and its importance 
D)  to provide some personal background on the research project 
A)  to acknowledge everyone that helped with the research project 
B)  to provide a quick overview of the method and results 
C)  to introduce the research question and its importance 
D)  to provide some personal background on the research project

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a feature of high-level APA style?

Accepted Answer

A)  uses an informal, conversational tone 
B)  uses lots of humorous anecdotes 
C)  uses lots of references to other sources 
D)  uses lots of direct quotations from other sources 
A)  uses an informal, conversational tone 
B)  uses lots of humorous anecdotes 
C)  uses lots of references to other sources 
D)  uses lots of direct quotations from other sources

Question 20

High-level APA style consists of rules about grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The title page of an APA style empirical research report contains nothing but the title.

What is the difference between a copy manuscript and a final manuscript?

Which of the following is true of the abstract of an APA style research report?

In APA style, the term "sexual orientation" should be used rather than "sexual preference."

The two broad themes of high-level APA style writing are that it is _ and _.

APA style can be seen as a reflection of which of the following?

What are the main purposes of the introduction section to an APA style empirical research report?

APA style is informal.

Which of the following reference citations is formatted correctly in APA style?

The title of an APA style research report should generally be which of the following?

An article with the primary purpose of summarizing previous research on a topic is called a _____.

Which of the following is true of poster presentations in psychology?

Reference citations in APA style always include the authors' full names and university affiliation.

APA style writing includes lots of direct quotations.

APA style is determined by which of the following organizations?

APA style is a set of rules for good writing in general.

In an APA style reference list, everything is double spaced.

What is the purpose of the opening of an APA style introduction section?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of high-level APA style?

High-level APA style consists of rules about grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.

The Science of Psychology

Getting Started in Research

Research Ethics

Theory in Psychology

Psychological Measurement

Experimental Research

Nonexperimental Research

Complex Research Designs

Survey Research

Single-Subject Research

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

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Exam 11: Presenting Your Research

The title page of an APA style empirical research report contains nothing but the title.

What is the difference between a copy manuscript and a final manuscript?

Which of the following is true of the abstract of an APA style research report?

In APA style, the term "sexual orientation" should be used rather than "sexual preference."

The two broad themes of high-level APA style writing are that it is _____ and _____.

APA style can be seen as a reflection of which of the following?

What are the main purposes of the introduction section to an APA style empirical research report?

APA style is informal.

Which of the following reference citations is formatted correctly in APA style?

The title of an APA style research report should generally be which of the following?

An article with the primary purpose of summarizing previous research on a topic is called a _____.

Which of the following is true of poster presentations in psychology?

Reference citations in APA style always include the authors' full names and university affiliation.

APA style writing includes lots of direct quotations.

APA style is determined by which of the following organizations?

APA style is a set of rules for good writing in general.

In an APA style reference list, everything is double spaced.

What is the purpose of the opening of an APA style introduction section?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of high-level APA style?

High-level APA style consists of rules about grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.

The Science of Psychology

Getting Started in Research

Research Ethics

Theory in Psychology

Psychological Measurement

Experimental Research

Nonexperimental Research

Complex Research Designs

Survey Research

Single-Subject Research

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Filters

The two broad themes of high-level APA style writing are that it is _ and _.