Citing and Referencing ChatGPT in APA Style I have used ChatGPT recently to explore psychological concepts. The quality of responses varies. I also asked ChatGPT for APA style references. The format was fine, but I was unable to verify some of the references, which caused me some concern about the accuracy of the generated text. I looked at the APA guidelines for referencing ChatGPT (McAdoo, 2023). One concern I have about the APA guideline is the sharing of authorship. That is, although ChatGPT generated the response, the response involved my collaboration in formulating a precise prompt. The better the prompt, the better the response as if two humans were writing a paper together. An Example When I entered the prompt “How do psychologists define forgiveness? ” ChatGPT provided the response below. Psychologists define forgiveness as a conscious and deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance towards a person or group who has harmed y...
Find tests, questionnaires, examples of charts, and tips on statistics related to psychology, counseling, social work and other behavioral science fields. I may earn from purchases of advertised or linked products. Note: Most tests and questionnaires are for research purposes and not for personal assessment. Readers interested in personal evaluations should consult a psychologist or other qualified provider.