An Abstract of a Journal Article That Adheres to APA

question 1

Multiple Choice

An abstract of a journal article that adheres to APA guidelines ______.

• A) can be as long as you want it to be
• B) can include extra information about the study that you forgot to include in the body of the paper
• C) must include a description of every result found in the study
• D) is typically no more than 150 words

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome fears and anxieties by gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation techniques.

Counterconditioning Procedures

Techniques used in behavior therapy to replace a negative or unwanted response to a stimulus with a positive one.

Mary Cover Jones

An early psychologist known for her work in desensitization therapy, helping to lay the foundation for behavior therapy.

Joseph Wolpe

A South African psychiatrist best known for developing systematic desensitization, a method used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other anxiety disorders.