The Correct Order for Listing Work Cited in the References

question 5

Multiple Choice

The correct order for listing work cited in the References section of an APA-format manuscript is

• A) according to the order in which the works were cited in the manuscript.
• B) based on the relevance of the work to the manuscript (i.e., most relevant first, and so on).
• C) alphabetically according to the last name of the first author.
• D) according to the year the work was published, with the most recent works listed first.

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Definitions:

Deep Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by slow brain waves, associated with physical and mental restoration.

60-Year-Olds

Individuals who have reached the age of sixty, often entering a phase of life characterized by both challenges and opportunities for growth.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain involved in regulating vital bodily functions and general wellbeing through the secretion of hormones.

Growth Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.