PSYC 285

1. The following is an example of review research:

Psychological treatments for complex PTSD: A commentary on the clinical and empirical impasse dividing unimodal and phase-oriented therapy positions

The following is an example of empirical research:

Distinctive impacts of sexual trauma versus non-sexual trauma on PTSD profiles in highly trauma-exposed, Black Women

2. Look at these two articles and determine which is an example of empirical research and which is an example of review research:

Sample 1

Sample2

3. In this activity you will decide whether the article is an example of Empirical or Review research. Select the url to start the activity:

https://roosevelt.libwizard.com/id/2efd96e68a1d7e78d171c68873e9a73e

4. This is a tutorial meant to hep you understand how to use limiters to narrow your search in the PsycINFO database:

https://roosevelt.libwizard.com/id/210fa7050785468fda7b52a5583c7f0c

This activity is practicing what you need to know to successfully complete your assignment. Please contact the librarian or your instructor if you do not understand how the answers were determined.

Practice Activity