Journal Article Review 2 Assignment GSSC 1105 Introduction to Psychology Laura Pastrik (Fall 2011) Due: October 20,

2011 (by midnight on Blackboard/WebCT) Please note: this date is one week later than indicated on the course outline 10% of final grade Visit the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis website (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/309/) and search for a journal article to relates to article used in Journal Review 1. The article found should treat a similar behaviour (instruction following/compliance) or use similar teaching/treatment procedures. Students must also include a copy (.pdf) of the chosen journal article with their assignment. Using the same question template used in Journal Review 1 (below), write a review of the article you chose. Unlike Journal Review 1, for this review, students must answer the questions from Introduction onward in complete sentences and paragraphs. Assignments will be marked for correct content as well as spelling, grammar and proper APA formatting. Assignment must be typed, double-spaced, and include Student name, student number, instructors name, and course code. Please note that files in Word Perfect (.wps) can not be opened by the instructor. Please save in another format .pdf, rich text, or hand in as hard copy in class on the due date. Journal questions:
Your Name _________________ Date________ Instructors name ______________________ Author(s) last name(s) followed by first initials Date: ____ Article Title: _________________________________________________________ Name of Journal: _______________________ Volume ___ Issue ___ Pages ____________ (2 marks) Introduction (2 marks) List the main reasons why the authors decided to conduct this study. What specific questions did the author(s) ask or hypothesis did they want to test? (usually found in the last paragraph of the introduction). You may restate that question in the form of If (or given). _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ (a general description for the method used), then ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________( a general description of the anticipated results)

Methods. Precisely describe: The participants, including personnel, students, others (1 mark) The setting (location, physical arrangements) (1 mark) What was measured (usually particular behaviors)? (1 mark)

How did the researchers conduct their measurement? What materials did they use? (2 marks)

BONUS: What did the authors do to show their measures were reliable or dependable and valid (measured what they were supposed to) (Bonus: 1 mark) Describe the procedures (Who did what, how, with whom, where, when, how often, and for how long?) (7 marks)

Results What happened as a result of the procedures that were used? (2 marks) Conclusion Refer back to the specific question or hypothesis the authors posed in the introduction. How did the authors answer the question? (2 marks) Add your own comments and questions here: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________