This section of a research report, while precisely worded, is extremely concise because it summarizes the entire research report in a single paragraph
a. references c. abstract
b. introduction d. method
C
The abstract is a short paragraph (fewer than 120 words) that mentions all important aspects of the research.
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A) It does not permit inferences about cause-and-effect relationships. B) Participants may move away or drop out of the research. C) Findings may not generalize to the real world. D) It does not permit study of individual developmental trends.
What two processes are at work in prevention and enhancement?
A. dynamic and stable processes B. internal and external processes C. subjective and objective processes D. avoidant and approach processes
The "global demographic divide" is __________.
A. a result of developing countries having an increasing number of children while developed countries will have fewer children B. a result of developed countries having an increasing number of children while developing countries will have fewer children C. a time when the world's replacement rate slows down D. a time when people's lifespans will not be as long
The following statement is included in the ______ section (or subsection) of an APA-formatted paper: "Participants were recruited from undergraduate psychology courses and receive course credit for their participation."
a) participant b) discussion c) materials d) apparatus