In This Spotlight: Our home can color our mental health regardless of our age, with a study finding children living in a home with significant disarray (think poor lighting, clutter, and uncleanliness) experience a higher level of inflammation and overall immune system dysregulation.Another study found that even the particular layout of a home can impact our mental health, with homes that are designed to encourage social interactions leading to positive mental health outcomes....

Close If you suffer withsocial anxiety disorder (SAD), being the center of attention during your wedding ceremony may be difficult. In particular, walking down the aisle with all eyes upon you is sure to trigger symptoms of anxiety. Even those who naturally enjoy the spotlight are likely to feel a little nervous on the big day. However, with a little advance planning and careful anxiety management, you should be able to enjoy this aspect of the ceremony instead of just surviving it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiscontinuation SyndromeGuidelinesManaging WithdrawalCoping and Relief Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Discontinuation Syndrome Guidelines Managing Withdrawal Coping and Relief Close What is the most important information I should know about weaning off antidepressants?If you’re considering stopping your antidepressant medication:you should always talk to your doctor first; andfollow your tapering schedule and stay in contact with your doctor about withdrawal symptoms you experience....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAPA BibliographyHow to Create OneWhy You Need ItSample BibliographyMore Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents APA Bibliography How to Create One Why You Need It Sample Bibliography More Tips Close An APA format bibliography lists all of the sources that might be used in a paper. A bibliography can be a great tool to help you keep track of information during the research and writing process....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Scientific MethodHypothesis FormatFalsifiability of a HypothesisOperationalizationHypothesis TypesHypotheses ExamplesCollecting Data Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Scientific Method Hypothesis Format Falsifiability of a Hypothesis Operationalization Hypothesis Types Hypotheses Examples Collecting Data Close A hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables. It is a specific, testable prediction about what you expect to happen in a study. It is a preliminary answer to your question that helps guide the research process....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy You Need a Method SectionWhat to IncludeParts of the Method SectionAdditional TipsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why You Need a Method Section What to Include Parts of the Method Section Additional Tips Frequently Asked Questions Close A big part of writing a psychology paper involves documenting exactly how you conducted your study or experiment. In other words, you need to share the methods, techniques, and tools you used to reach your conclusions or findings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTitle PageAbstractIntroductionMethodResultsDiscussionReferencesAppendices and Supplemental Materials Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Title Page Abstract Introduction Method Results Discussion References Appendices and Supplemental Materials Close A psychology lab report is a paper that describes an experiment. A lab report is organized and written according to the format used in professional journal articles. In your lab report, you will provide an overview of your findings, a background of the topic, your methods, and results....

Close Are you working on a psychology research paper this semester? Whether or not this is your first research paper, the entire process can seem a bit overwhelming at first. But, knowing where to start the research process can make things easier and less stressful.While it can feel very intimidating, a research paper can initially be very intimidating, but it is not quite as scary if you break it down into more manageable steps....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Important Elements Choosing a Title Formatting Guidelines Professional Papers Title Page Checklist Close The title page is the first page of a psychology paper. APA format is used when writing lab reports and other types of psychology papers. Therefore, it’s important to have a title page in properAPA formatwhen submitting these writings. Important Psychology Title Page Elements A psychology paper’s title page should contain certain key elements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionThe BasicsWriting Your AbstractHow to Use Keywords Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition The Basics Writing Your Abstract How to Use Keywords Close An APA abstract is a concise but comprehensive summary of a scientific paper. It is typically a paragraph long, or about 150 to 250 words. The goal of the abstract is to provide the reader with a brief and accurate idea of what a paper is about....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Use an AppendixWhat to IncludeBasic RulesLocation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Use an Appendix What to Include Basic Rules Location Close If you are writing a psychology paper for a class or for publication, you may be required to include an appendix in APA format. An APA appendix is found at the end of a paper and contains information that supplements the text but that is too unwieldy or distracting to include in the main body of the paper....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to Include in an APA Results SectionJustify ClaimsSummarize ResultsReport All Relevant ResultsReport Statistical FindingsInclude Tables and FiguresWhat Not to Include in an APA Results SectionMore Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Include in an APA Results Section Justify Claims Summarize Results Report All Relevant Results Report Statistical Findings Include Tables and Figures What Not to Include in an APA Results Section...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSteps for Writing a CritiqueEvaluating the ArticleHow to Write ItHelpful Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Steps for Writing a Critique Evaluating the Article How to Write It Helpful Tips Close An article critique involves critically analyzing a written work to assess its strengths and flaws. If you need to write an article critique, you will need to describe the article, analyze its contents, interpret its meaning, and make an overall assessment of the importance of the work....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is APA Format? APA Essay Format Basics Frequently Asked Questions Close If your instructor has asked you to write an APA format essay, it might at first seem like a daunting task, especially if you are accustomed to using another style such as MLA or Chicago. But you can master the rules of APA essay format, too. An essay is one type of paper that can be written in APA format; others include lab reports, experimental reports, and case studies....