Psychology Research Methods: A Writing Intensive Approach

By Elizabeth Brondolo

Psychology Research Methods: A Writing Intensive Approach is a comprehensive guide that provides instruction in critical concepts and processes in behavioral science research methods. This book focuses on teaching students how to formulate and write research papers, making it an essential resource for those interested in behavioral health disorders.

Experiential Learning Approach

The book adopts an experiential approach to learning, with chapters organized around the task of writing a complete APA-style research paper. Each chapter includes instructional text, excerpts from published research articles, and learning activities designed to help students develop skills in reading scientific research, evaluating and analyzing scientific information, and assembling evidence to make a scientific argument.

Clinical Context

Psychology Research Methods: A Writing Intensive Approach teaches research methods in a clinical context, inspired by the National Institute of Health’s Science of Behavior Change Program. Students will gain knowledge about research methods as they read research articles about behavioral health disorders, including studies about their prevalence, causes, and treatment. This clinical focus helps students appreciate the value of psychological research and its applications in real-world settings.

Key Features

• Provides comprehensive instruction in behavioral science research methods
• Focuses on teaching students how to formulate and write research papers
• Adopts an experiential learning approach with practical activities
• Covers research methods in a clinical context, highlighting behavioral health disorders
• Includes excerpts from published research articles for real-world examples

Publication Details

Psychology Research Methods: A Writing Intensive Approach was published by Elsevier Science on April 25, 2021. The book is available in English and has ISBNs 9780128156803 and 9780128156810.