Deck 15: Apa Style: Sixth Edition

Question 1

Writing within the field of psychology follows a standard form so that all authors __________.

A)are required to jump through the same hoops.
B)communicate their findings in the same manner.
C)become equally frustrated with the writing process.
D)none of the above

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following lists accurately describes what most bodies of work in APA-style contain?

A)title page, introduction, method, results, discussion
B)title page, abstract, introduction, sample, method, results, discussion
C)title page, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion
D)none of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

On the title page, the running head should be no more than __________ characters.

A)20
B)30
C)40
D)50

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Abstracts are __________.

A)started on a new page.
B)continued from the previous page.
C)continued from the title page.
D)only provided for experimental reports.

Question 5

APA-style is now in its _______ edition.

A)4^th
B)5^th
C)6^th
D)7^th

Question 6

Sally is writing an introduction to a research paper.She has just finished reviewing previous literature on the topic.What would you recommend that Sally do next in her introduction?

A)explain problems or inconsistencies in the literature
B)explain gaps in the literature
C)articulate tension areas in the literature
D)all of the above

Question 7

Writing within the field of psychology follows a standard form developed by the __________.

A)American Psychological Association.
B)Association for Psychological Science.
C)American Psychological Affiliates.
D)Association for American Psychologists.

Question 8

Abstracts range in length from _____ to _____ words.

A)100; 200
B)150; 200
C)150; 250
D)200; 250

Question 9

Which of the following statements incorrectly describes a title page?

A)A title page contains a page header.
B)A title page contains a page number.
C)A title page provides the affiliation of authors.
D)A title page may contain an author note.

Question 10

Which of the following statements accurately describes author notes?

A)Author notes are always given.
B)Author notes are contained within the abstract.
C)Author notes contain contact information of the authors.
D)Author notes do not provide acknowledgements.

Question 11

When should you write the abstract?

A)after you write the title page
B)after you know your results
C)after your paper is written
D)after you write the introduction

Question 12

Introductions typically follow a n) __________ format.

A)triangle
B)rectangle
C)inverted triangle
D)inverted rectangle

Question 13

Tim is writing an introduction to a research paper.He asks Sally to read his rough draft.By the end of the introduction, Sally feels confused and is unsure why Tim's study is even important.Sally should recommend that Tim __________.

A)add transitions and "set up" the purpose of the study.
B)add transitions.
C)add reviews of more studies.
D)add more pages.

Question 14

On the title page, the page number is __________.

A)aligned left.
B)aligned right.
C)not given.
D)centered.

Question 15

Abstracts begin on page number _____.

A)b.2
C)3
D)4

Question 16

Which of the following statements accurately describes abstracts?

A)Abstracts are written in an evaluative tone.
B)Abstracts are written as factual reports.
C)Abstracts are written to summarize only the method section of a paper.
D)Abstracts are written to communicate the researcher's opinions on a topic.

Question 17

Which of the following is the preferred format for author information on the title page?

A)first name, middle name, last name
B)first name, middle initial s), last name
C)last name, first name, middle initial s)
D)last name, first initial s), middle initial s)

Question 18

The first page of a manuscript is the __________.

A)author note.
B)title page.
C)abstract.
D)introduction.

Question 19

Sally is writing an introduction.After reading the chapter, Sally knows that her introduction should start off __________.

A)narrow in scope.
B)broad in scope.
C)with specific hypotheses.
D)with an anecdotal story.

Question 20

Tim is writing an introduction to a research paper.He is having a hard time organizing the introduction so he asks friends for help.Look at the help provided by Tim's friends below.Which friend is providing Tim with the most accurate information?

A)Tim, it is always best to structure your introduction chronologically.
B)Tim, it is always best to structure your introduction by specific research papers.
C)Tim, it is usually best to structure your introduction in a topical order.
D)Tim, stop working on school work and come out with us!

Question 21

The method section should be written in _____ or _____ tense.

A)past; present perfect
B)past; present
C)past; future
D)none of the above

Question 22

When describing the procedure, be sure to include __________.

A)the experimental design used.
B)information on how participants were selected.
C)information on how participants were assigned to conditions.
D)All of the above

Question 23

When writing the discussion, you are encouraged to use _____ tense.

A)past
B)future
C)present
D)present perfect

Question 24

Callie is writing the method section for a research report.She knows that information on age, sex, and ethnicity should be included.However, Callie is unsure if sexual orientation and socioeconomic status should be included.What would you recommend to Callie?

A)include socioeconomic status but not sexual orientation
B)include sexual orientation but not socioeconomic status
C)include both
D)include neither

Question 25

Which of the following terms is currently not preferred when referring to groups of people?

A)lesbian
B)gay man
C)bisexual
D)homosexual

Question 26

The method section has _____ subsections.

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5

Question 27

In the results section, __________ statistics are provided.

A)inferential
B)descriptive
C)comparative
D)A and B

Question 28

Carol is writing the method section for a research report.She is unsure about how much detail should be provided.What would you recommend to Carol?

A)include enough details that another researcher could replicate your study
B)include enough details that another researcher could replicate the procedure, but not the surveys constructed
C)include enough details that another researcher could replicate your study, plus information on the software used to analyze the data
D)include enough details that another researcher could replicate your study, but not information on any equipment used

Question 29

Which of the following topics should be included in the discussion?

A)restate the hypotheses
B)evaluate your hypotheses
C)relate to previous work
D)All of the above

Question 30

When describing the procedure, be sure to include __________.

A)a step-by-step description of what participants did.
B)a paraphrased version of the instructions given to participants.
C)a description of any control features.
D)All of the above

Question 31

Which of the following statements correctly describes how the results section is formatted?

A)The word "results" is centered using italics.
B)The word "results" is centered using bold font.
C)The word "results" is aligned left using bold font.
D)The word "results" is aligned right using bold font.

Question 32

Brooke is writing an introduction to a research paper.From the options below, which statement illustrates the correct tense that Brooke should use?

A)Raacke found that college students need sleep to perform well academically.
B)Previous researchers have found that college students need sleep to perform well academically.
C)A and B
D)None of the above

Question 33

__________ is the second subsection of the method section.

A)Participants
B)Materials
C)Procedures
D)Materials and Procedures

Question 34

__________ is the first subsection of the method section.

A)Participants
B)Materials
C)Procedures
D)Materials and Procedures

Question 35

Which of the statements below correctly describes how to format the method section?

A)The word "method" is centered using italics.
B)The word "method" is aligned left using bold font.
C)The word "method" is aligned right using bold font.
D)The word "method" is centered using bold font.

Question 36

Which of the following pairs of terminology is acceptable for referring to groups of people?

A)black; Caucasian
B)white; African American
C)Caucasian; African-American
D)black; white

Question 37

Which of the following statements about tables and figures referenced in the results section is correct?

A)Tables are not referenced in the results section because they are found at the end of the manuscript.
B)Figures are not referenced in the results section because they are found at the end of the manuscript.
C)Tables and figures can duplicate material presented in the results section.
D)Tables and figures are referenced in the results section and provide additional information.

Question 38

Which of the following statements about how to reference numbers is correct?

A)use numerals for numbers 10 or lower
B)write out express in words) numbers 10 or higher
C)use numerals for numbers 10 and higher
D)write out express in words) numbers 10 or lower

Question 39

There are _____ standard ways for citing a reference within the text of a manuscript.

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5

Question 40

Which of the following topics should be included in the discussion?

A)limitations
B)practical significance
C)future research
D)All of the above

Question 41

The first page of a manuscript is the introduction.

Question 42

Which of the following statements is correct when there are six or more authors for a publication?

A)All authors are listed for every reference.
B)All authors are listed for the first reference and the first author's last name followed by et al.is listed for subsequent references.
C)The first author's last name followed by et al.is listed for all references.
D)The first and second author's last name followed by et al.is listed for all references.

Question 43

Introductions begin on page 2 of a manuscript.

Question 44

Which of the following statements is correct when there are three to five authors for a publication?

A)All authors are listed for every reference.
B)All authors are listed for the first reference and the first author's last name followed by et al.is listed for subsequent references.
C)The first author's last name followed by et al.is listed for all references.
D)The first and second author's last name followed by et al.is listed for all references.

Question 45

Which of the following displays the correct order of references on a reference page?

A)Locklear, D.E.2009); Locklear A.B.2010)
B)Bonds-Raacke, J.M.2010); Bonds-Raacke, J.M.2008)
C)Morgan, A.D.1998); Morgan, A.D., & Bonds-Raacke, J.M.2007)
D)Morgan, A.D., & Thomas, R.P.1997); Morgan, A.D., & Bonds-Raacke, J.M.1997)

Question 46

When the authors' last names and date of publication are given in parentheses, what occurs?

A)The word "and" is inserted between the last names.
B)The ampersand is inserted between the last names.
C)Only a comma is inserted between the last names.
D)Only a space is inserted between the last names.

Question 47

Which of the following statements inaccurately describes the use of quotes?

A)Direct quoting should be kept to a minimum.
B)Longer quotations are not included as part of the text.
C)Block quotations require you to indent 5 spaces.
D)Quotes are a preferred technique as they engage the reader.

Question 48

Which of the following displays how references would be correctly listed on a reference page?

A)Bonds-Raacke, Jennifer Marie
B)Bonds-Raacke, J.M., & Raacke, John
C)Bonds-Raacke, et al.
D)Bonds-Raacke, J.M.

Question 49

APA-style requires that margins are set to 1 inch all around.

Question 50

APA-style does not have a preferred typeface.

Question 51

Which of the following is a correct way to provide within-text citations?

A)Raacke 2009) found that college students study best at night.
B)It was found that college students study best at night Raacke, 2009).
C)In 2009, Raacke found that college students study best at night.
D)All of the above

Question 52

Which of the following statements is correct when there are two authors for a publication?

A)All authors are listed for every reference.
B)All authors are listed for the first reference and the first author's last name followed by et al.is listed for subsequent references.
C)The first author's last name followed by et al.is listed for all references.
D)The first and second author's last name is listed for all references.

Question 53

The APA Manual is now in the 5^th edition.

Question 54

Single spacing is used with APA-style.

Question 55

If you are quoting a source and have fewer than _____ words included, the quotation is included as part of the text.

A)20
B)30
C)40
D)50

Question 56

There are three standard ways for citing a reference within the text of a manuscript.

Question 57

The title of a manuscript should be no more than 12 words.

Question 58

Abstracts typically range from 150-200 words.

Question 59

Suggestions for future readings are included in the reference list.

Question 60

The reference list is found __________.

A)immediately after the discussion.
B)after the tables.
C)after the figures.
D)B and C

Question 61

Block quotes are used with longer quotations, 40 or more words.

Question 62

In the reference list, first names of authors are provided.

Question 63

If you read a journal article through an electronic source, a digital object identifier must be included in the reference.

Question 64

When referencing a chapter within an edited book, page numbers are provided.

Question 65

The most commonly cited types of sources are periodicals and books.

Question 66

When referencing a chapter within an edited book, the title of the book is in italics.

Question 67

Direct quotes always use quotation marks.

Question 68

When you decide to directly quote from another author, block quotes are always used.

Question 69

In the reference list, last names of authors are provided.

Question 70

When referencing where a book was published, only the country is needed if published outside of the United States.

Question 71

When referencing a book, page numbers are provided.

Question 72

Examples of periodicals include journals and magazines.

Question 73

If you read a journal article through an electronic source, a digital object indention must be included in the reference.

Question 74

In the reference list, if an author has a work published alone and is also the first author of another work with coauthors; the one author published work is listed first.

Question 75

When referencing a chapter within an edited book, the title of the chapter is in italics.

Question 76

If you read a journal article through an electronic source, it is referenced in the same manner as if it were read from the journal itself.

Question 77

In the reference list, if two different authors have the same last name, you alphabetize by the date of publication.

Question 78

Page numbers must be provided for direct quotes.

Question 79

When referencing where a book was published, official U.S.state abbreviations are used.

Question 80

Block quotes are used with longer quotations, 50 or more words.