Question

In general, empirical psychology research articles

A. do not have a standard format. While most have introductions, methods, and results, there is no strict structure governing the sections even though APA formatting exists.

B. consists of exactly five sections: abstract, introduction, methods, results, and references.

C. are often most efficiently read without regard for the order of the sections.

Answer 1

Majority of empirical psychology research articles do not have a standard format. While most have introductions, methods, and results, there is no strict structure governing the sections even though APA formatting exists. It has important information which makes it empirical. However, those articles do not follow the guidelines established by the American Psychological Association. Tittle page, abstract and body are usually missing.

The correct answer is option, A.