Psychology research methods : a writing intensive approach /

Psychology Research Methods: A Writing Intensive Approach provides instruction in critical concepts and processes in behavioral science research methods and skills in formulating and writing research papers. The book creates an experiential approach to learning, with chapters organized around the ta...

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Main Author: Brondolo, Elizabeth (Author)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, United Kingdom ; San Diego, CA : Academic Press, [2021].
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Psychology Research Methods: A Writing Intensive Approach provides instruction in critical concepts and processes in behavioral science research methods and skills in formulating and writing research papers. The book creates an experiential approach to learning, with chapters organized around the task of writing a complete APA-style research paper. The chapters consist of instructional text, excerpts from published research articles, and learning activities. The reading activities help students develop skills in reading scientific research, evaluating and analyzing scientific information, and assembling evidence to make a scientific argument. The writing activities help students to break down the process of writing a research paper into manageable and meaningful components. As students complete the chapter activities, they assemble their research paper. The book teaches research methods in a clinical context, inspired by the National Institute of Health's Science of Behavior Change Program. Students acquire knowledge about research methods as they read research articles about behavioral health disorders, including studies about their prevalence, causes, and treatment. Teaching research methods with a clinical focus helps students appreciate the value of psychological research.
Physical Description:1 online resource : color illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780128156810
0128156813