Which statement best describes most journal articles in psychology

A)  They are descriptions of newly developed theories. 
B)  They are reviews that summarize and reconcile the findings from a large number of studies. 
C)  They are criticisms of previously published research. 
D)  They are reports that describe original empirical studies.

Most journal articles in psychology are reports that describe original empirical studies, meaning they present the results of research studies that the authors conducted themselves. These studies may involve experiments, surveys, or other methods of data collection. The purpose of these articles is to contribute new knowledge to the field of psychology by presenting evidence to support or refute theories or hypotheses.