Question 1

The abstract is placed at the end of a paper and consists only of methodological information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The first part of a psychology article is

Accepted Answer

A) the heading introduction. 
B) the title. 
C) a brief summary of new findings. 
D) the major result of the experiment. 
A) the heading introduction. 
B) the title. 
C) a brief summary of new findings. 
D) the major result of the experiment. B

Question 3

The way a graph or figure is drawn can emphasize or conceal obtained results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The abstract should NOT include

Accepted Answer

A)  a summary of the relevant literature. 
B)  the variables being manipulated. 
C)  a summary of the important findings. 
D)  a sentence discussing the author's interpretation of the results. 
A)  a summary of the relevant literature. 
B)  the variables being manipulated. 
C)  a summary of the important findings. 
D)  a sentence discussing the author's interpretation of the results.

Question 5

Explain the two main purposes of the method section of an empirical research report.

Accepted Answer

The method section of an empirical resea

Question 6

In the introduction, the review of the literature should include

Accepted Answer

A)  only the most recent article related to the topic. 
B)  all of the literature that is related to the topic even if it is not directly pertinent. 
C)  a review of the most relevant literature on the topic. 
D)  only the literature published by the authors of the paper. 
A)  only the most recent article related to the topic. 
B)  all of the literature that is related to the topic even if it is not directly pertinent. 
C)  a review of the most relevant literature on the topic. 
D)  only the literature published by the authors of the paper.

Question 7

In the introduction of a research report,

Accepted Answer

A)  prior research on the topic is reviewed. 
B)  details of the method used to do the study are reported. 
C)  statistical analyses of the data are reported. 
D)  interpretations of the results of the study are discussed. 
A)  prior research on the topic is reviewed. 
B)  details of the method used to do the study are reported. 
C)  statistical analyses of the data are reported. 
D)  interpretations of the results of the study are discussed.

Question 8

In a manuscript or report, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  indicate where the tables should be placed in the discussion. 
B)  place all tables on the same page, but place each figure on a separate page. 
C)  number each table consecutively, and place each table on a separate page. 
D)  avoid using tables or figures. 
A)  indicate where the tables should be placed in the discussion. 
B)  place all tables on the same page, but place each figure on a separate page. 
C)  number each table consecutively, and place each table on a separate page. 
D)  avoid using tables or figures.

Question 9

How would you go about learning what research has already been done on a topic of interest to you? Be specific about the sources you would use and the steps you would follow.

Accepted Answer

To learn about the research that has alr

Question 10

The rationale behind the predictions of an experiment can be found in the introduction section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A Reference section differs from a bibliography in that a Reference list includes

Accepted Answer

A)  all relevant citations. 
B)  only articles cited in text. 
C)  only empirically proven research. 
D)  both scientific and non-scientific research. 
A)  all relevant citations. 
B)  only articles cited in text. 
C)  only empirically proven research. 
D)  both scientific and non-scientific research.

Question 12

Which of the following should be included in the introduction of a journal article?

Accepted Answer

A)  the obtained results 
B)  the hypothesis to be tested 
C)  the experimental design 
D)  the apparatus used in the experiment 
A)  the obtained results 
B)  the hypothesis to be tested 
C)  the experimental design 
D)  the apparatus used in the experiment

Question 13

Which section of a journal article is the writer usually the most creative?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  method 
C)  results 
D)  discussion. 
A)  introduction 
B)  method 
C)  results 
D)  discussion.

Question 14

The method section should contain

Accepted Answer

A)  information about the participants. 
B)  a description of the apparatus used in the experiment. 
C)  the procedure of the experiment. 
D)  all of these 
A)  information about the participants. 
B)  a description of the apparatus used in the experiment. 
C)  the procedure of the experiment. 
D)  all of these

Question 15

Describe the review process of manuscripts submitted for publication. Who reviews the manuscript? Why?

Accepted Answer

The review process for manuscripts submi

Question 16

The abstract of a journal article is a short paragraph that summarizes the key points of an article.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Usually, the abstract contains about

Accepted Answer

A)  25-50 words 
B)  100-180 words 
C)  250-300 words 
D)  350+ words 
A)  25-50 words 
B)  100-180 words 
C)  250-300 words 
D)  350+ words

Question 18

The careful writer of an article or report avoids language that is

Accepted Answer

A)  sexist. 
B)  ambiguous. 
C)  suspenseful. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  sexist. 
B)  ambiguous. 
C)  suspenseful. 
D)  all of these.

Question 19

In general, use the past tense

Accepted Answer

A)  in the review of studies in the introduction and in the method. 
B)  only in the method. 
C)  only in the introduction. 
D)  only in the results. 
A)  in the review of studies in the introduction and in the method. 
B)  only in the method. 
C)  only in the introduction. 
D)  only in the results.

Question 20

The running head appears at the _______ of each page of a published article.

Accepted Answer

A)  top 
B)  bottom 
C)  center 
D)  bottom and center 
A)  top 
B)  bottom 
C)  center 
D)  bottom and center

The abstract is placed at the end of a paper and consists only of methodological information.

The first part of a psychology article is

The way a graph or figure is drawn can emphasize or conceal obtained results.

The abstract should NOT include

Explain the two main purposes of the method section of an empirical research report.

In the introduction, the review of the literature should include

In the introduction of a research report,

In a manuscript or report, you should

How would you go about learning what research has already been done on a topic of interest to you? Be specific about the sources you would use and the steps you would follow.

The rationale behind the predictions of an experiment can be found in the introduction section.

A Reference section differs from a bibliography in that a Reference list includes

Which of the following should be included in the introduction of a journal article?

Which section of a journal article is the writer usually the most creative?

The method section should contain

Describe the review process of manuscripts submitted for publication. Who reviews the manuscript? Why?

The abstract of a journal article is a short paragraph that summarizes the key points of an article.

Usually, the abstract contains about

The careful writer of an article or report avoids language that is

In general, use the past tense

The running head appears at the _______ of each page of a published article.

Explanation in Scientific Psychology

Research Techniques: Observation and Correlation

Research Techniques: Experiments

Ethics in Psychological Research

Psychophysics

Perception

Attention and Reaction Time

Learning and Conditioning

Remembering and Forgetting

Thinking and Problem Solving

Individual Differences and Development

Social Psychology

Environmental Psychology

Human Factors

Experimental Psychology: A Historical Sketch

Statistical Reasoning: An Introduction

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Exam 5: How to Read and Write Research Reports

The abstract is placed at the end of a paper and consists only of methodological information.

The first part of a psychology article is

The way a graph or figure is drawn can emphasize or conceal obtained results.

The abstract should NOT include

Explain the two main purposes of the method section of an empirical research report.

In the introduction, the review of the literature should include

In the introduction of a research report,

In a manuscript or report, you should

How would you go about learning what research has already been done on a topic of interest to you? Be specific about the sources you would use and the steps you would follow.

The rationale behind the predictions of an experiment can be found in the introduction section.

A Reference section differs from a bibliography in that a Reference list includes

Which of the following should be included in the introduction of a journal article?

Which section of a journal article is the writer usually the most creative?

The method section should contain

Describe the review process of manuscripts submitted for publication. Who reviews the manuscript? Why?

The abstract of a journal article is a short paragraph that summarizes the key points of an article.

Usually, the abstract contains about

The careful writer of an article or report avoids language that is

In general, use the past tense

The running head appears at the _______ of each page of a published article.

Explanation in Scientific Psychology

Research Techniques: Observation and Correlation

Research Techniques: Experiments

Ethics in Psychological Research

Psychophysics

Perception

Attention and Reaction Time

Learning and Conditioning

Remembering and Forgetting

Thinking and Problem Solving

Individual Differences and Development

Social Psychology

Environmental Psychology

Human Factors

Experimental Psychology: A Historical Sketch

Statistical Reasoning: An Introduction

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