How do I format in-text citations when two authors have the same last name?

Section 8.20 (Authors with the Same Surname) discusses how to format in-text citations for authors with the same last name.

The rule states to include the first author's initials in all in-text citations to help avoid confusion (p. 267).

For more information, see the APA Style website.

Note

All information and page number references are based on the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2020).

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