In Conducting a Recent Literature Search, a Reference in the Magazine

question 6

Multiple Choice

In conducting a recent literature search, a reference in the magazine Psychology Today was included in the list of potential sources. Of the following, which is the most likely database that was accessed for this search?

• A) Dissertation abstracts
• B) Educational resources information center
• C) Psychological abstracts
• D) Readers' guide to periodical literature

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Definitions:

Outcomes

The results or consequences of actions, processes, or operations, often measured to assess effectiveness or impact.

Transgender

Refers to individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Sexual Masochist

A sexual preference where an individual derives pleasure from experiencing pain or humiliation during sexual activity.

Transvestite

An outdated term for someone who wears clothing traditionally or stereotypically worn by the opposite sex, typically for psychological fulfillment. (Note: Modern terminology favors "cross-dresser," recognizing the importance of respectful and non-pathologizing language.)