The First Step in Preparing a Research Report for Publication

question 35

Multiple Choice

The first step in preparing a research report for publication is to

• A) determine the journal most likely to publish it
• B) develop an outline of its content
• C) write the abstract and introduction
• D) write query letters to several journal editors

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Definitions:

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly seen and measured.

Structuralism

An early school of psychology that sought to understand the structure of the mind by breaking down mental processes into their most basic components.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, enabling communication and response to stimuli.

Gestalt Psychologists

Professionals in psychology who emphasize the idea that the whole of anything is greater than its parts, focusing on how people perceive and experience objects as complete patterns or configurations.