When Reading an Empirical Journal Article "With Purpose," Why Should

question 8

Multiple Choice

When reading an empirical journal article "with purpose," why should you read the abstract first?

• A)Because it is the shortest section
• B)Because it provides an overview of the article
• C)Because it is written by the journal's editor
• D)Because it appears in PsycINFO

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Definitions:

Dissociation

A psychological condition or process where a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity.

Repress

To repress is to unconsciously block unpleasant feelings, desires, or experiences from one's conscious mind.

Repressed Memories

Recollections that are subconsciously suppressed because they are linked to intense stress or traumatic events.

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where older memories make it more difficult to remember new information.