The Method Section of an APA-Style Research Report

question 56

Multiple Choice

The method section of an APA-style research report

• A)provides a general description of the study.
• B)provides enough detail so that another researcher can duplicate the study.
• C)includes a results subsection.
• D)gives a report of the results.

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Definitions:

Reactivity

The phenomenon where individuals alter their behavior or responses because they know they are being observed.

External Self-Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement paralleling that administered by a teacher. However, instead of the teacher delivering the reinforcer, the student performs this task.

Internal Reinforcement

The psychological process whereby an individual's intrinsic satisfaction from an activity encourages the continuation of that activity without external reward.

Performance Criteria

Specifies the expected levels of employee performance or outcomes, used to evaluate the effectiveness of tasks and duties.