Articles usually report original scholarly research. Most illustrations are charts, figures, or graphs. Authors use the specialized language or jargon of the discipline. American Psychologist Journal of Personality and Social Psychology Journal of Experimental Psychology Popular Magazines Authors are free lance writers or magazine staff members. Authors may mention sources, but rarely cite them in notes or bibliographies.
Individual issues contain many advertisements.
There is no peer review process. Articles are reviewed by editors or publishers. Illustrations are numerous and colorful. Articles are meant to inform and entertain an educated audience. The Index and Abstract Directory Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory Psychology Journals in Kalamazoo College Library Print Collection.