Writing Papers in Psychology

APA Style

The American Psychological Association has put forth the following recommendations for removing bias in language.

  • Disabilities: Guidelines for Non-Handicapping Language in APA Journals by the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology of the American Psychological Association#
  • Sexuality: Avoiding Heterosexual Bias in Language by the Committee on Lesbian and Gay Concern of the American Psychological Association#
  • Race and Ethnicity: Guidelines for Avoiding Racial/Ethnic Bias in Language by the Board of Ethnic Minority Affairs and Publications and Communications Board of the American Psychological Association