$\text{CBT AND depression AND teens}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'the literature' in psychology research?

Accepted Answer

Studies, research, and scientific findings published in scholarly venues such as academic journals, conference proceedings, and books.

Question 2

A student is searching for sources for a psychology essay. Which of the following is NOT considered a scholarly venue for 'the literature'?

Accepted Answer

Personal blogs

Question 3

When evaluating a source for a psychology research paper, which of the following criteria is LEAST important?

Accepted Answer

The color of the book cover

Question 4

Which Boolean search string would be most effective for finding studies on the use of CBT for depression in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{CBT AND depression AND teens}$

Question 5

A student wants to find all forms of the word 'depress' in a database search. Which truncation strategy should they use?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{depress*}$

Question 6

Which of the following is a sign that a journal may be predatory?

Accepted Answer

It guarantees publication with a fee and has poor spelling/grammar on its website.

Question 7

Why is peer review important in psychology research?

Accepted Answer

It assesses the scientific quality of the paper before publication.

Question 8

Which database is considered the best for finding psychology research articles?

Accepted Answer

Psycinfo

Question 9

A student is using Google Scholar to search for psychology literature. What is a potential drawback of this tool?

Accepted Answer

It may return many results, requiring careful evaluation of sources.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy when developing search terms for a psychology research question?

Accepted Answer

Limiting your search to only one keyword

Question 11

A psychology student wants to ensure their source is peer-reviewed. Which action is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Check the journal's About page or author information sections for peer review details.

Question 12

Which of the following is a secondary source in psychology research?

Accepted Answer

A systematic review synthesizing results from multiple studies.

Question 13

What is the main purpose of a literature review in psychology?

Accepted Answer

To summarize and synthesize published research, identify gaps, and compare theories.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a feature of reputable academic journals?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive solicitation for submissions with guaranteed publication

Question 15

A student is searching for articles on 'social learning theory.' What database search tip should they use?

Accepted Answer

Use quotes around the phrase: $	ext{“social learning theory”}$

Question 16

Which citation management tool is recommended for collecting and annotating PDFs and creating bibliographies in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Mendeley

Question 17

A student is evaluating a source for their psychology paper. Which combination of criteria should they use according to the RARD framework?

Accepted Answer

Rationale, Authority, Relevance, Date

Question 18

Which of the following is a specialized database for psychology topics?

Accepted Answer

Psycinfo

Question 19

A student wants to find training videos for psychotherapy techniques. Which resource should they use?

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy.net

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct APA citation for a book?

Accepted Answer

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher.

Finding and Evaluating Sources for Psychology Research

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