The structure of a psychology report

Question 1

What is the structure of a psychology report (8stages)

Answer 1

Title
Abstract
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
References/Bibliography
Appendices

Question 2

The structure of a psychology report:

What is the function of the Title?

Answer 2

To tell the reader what the report is about

Question 3

The structure of a psychology report:

What is the function of the Abstract?

Answer 3

To provide the reader with a brief summary of the study

Question 4

The structure of a psychology report:

What is the function of the Introduction?

Answer 4

To introduce the background rationale of the study

Question 5

The structure of a psychology report:

What is the function of the Method?

Answer 5

To describe the findings and their implications

Question 6

The structure of a psychology report:

What is the function of the Results?

Answer 6

To summarise the findings

Question 7

The structure of a psychology report:

What is the function of the Discussion?

Answer 7

To discuss the findings and their implications - this section begins with a summary of the findings of the results before going on to an exploration of the best explanations for the findings. The researcher offers explanations of behaviours observed and may also consider the implications of the research and make suggestions about further research.

Question 8

The structure of a psychology report:

What is the function of the References/bibliography?

Answer 8

To inform the reader about the source of the information used

Question 9

The structure of a psychology report:

What is the function of the Appendices?

Answer 9

Can be used for detailed information that is not in the report