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When writing a research paper, you should follow the standards outlined in the latest edition of the APA Publication Manual from the American Psychological Association. The paper should clearly present a focused research question, situate it within existing scholarly literature, describe the methodology in enough detail for replication, and interpret the findings responsibly and accurately. Hence, 8-10 pages are needed to discuss all the required aspects.

The topic has already been approved by the instructor. Begin by conducting a thorough review of peer-reviewed sources. Your introduction should move from general background information to a clear statement of your research question or hypothesis, integrating relevant studies to show how your work builds on previous findings. All citations and references must follow APA formatting guidelines.

The method section should explain how the study was conducted, including participants, materials or measures, procedure, and research design, so that another researcher could replicate it. The results section presents statistical findings objectively, without interpretation, using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics. In the discussion section, interpret your results in relation to your hypothesis and prior research, address limitations, and suggest directions for future study.

Conclude with a properly formatted reference list and carefully revise the entire paper for clarity, coherence, and adherence to APA style. Maintain a formal, objective tone throughout and ensure that your arguments are supported by empirical evidence.

The textbook should be cited. Also, the instructor has provided these sources (they should be cited as well):

Anderson, L. M., & Rivera, J. T. (2022). The impact of ambient color temperature on cognitive flexibility in emerging adults. Journal of Experimental Cognitive Psychology, 48(3), 215229. https://doi.org/10.1234/jecp.2022.0483

Patel, S. R., Nguyen, H. L., & Morrison, K. E. (2021). Digital minimalism and perceived stress reduction: A longitudinal analysis of smartphone usage patterns. International Review of Behavioral Science, 15(2), 87104. https://doi.org/10.5678/irbs.2021.15287