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Journal Article 1: Logel, C., & Cohen, G. L. (2012). The role of the self in physical health: Testing the effect of a values-affirmation intervention on weight loss. Psychological Science, 23, 53–55.

Discussion Questions:

1. How well does the study follow APA style? Do you see any portions missing from the paper that would be in an APA style paper?
2. Suppose you needed to present an oral presentation of the study you read. Outline the information you would include in your presentation.
3. Where can you find a summary of the findings and their implications?

Journal Article 2: Tangen, J. M., Thompson, M. B., & McCarthy, D. J. (2011). Identifying fingerprint expertise. Psychological Science, 22, 995–997.

Discussion Questions:

1. How well does the study follow APA style? Do you see any portions missing from the paper that would be in an APA style paper?
2. Suppose you needed to present an oral presentation of the study you read. Outline the information you would include in your presentation.
3. Where can you find a summary of the findings and their implications?