peer rewiew

• What is the role of peer review in research?

  Verification of research quality
• Why is peer review important for research?

  It determines scientific acceptability
• Who conducts the peer review process?

  Other experts in the field
• How is peer review typically conducted?

  Independently and usually anonymously
• What are the aims of peer reviews?

  • Assess research appropriateness
  • Check validity of findings
  • Judge significance of research
  • Ensure originality and no plagiarism
  • Suggest recommendations or amendments
• How many experts usually conduct a peer review?

  More than one expert
• What are the possible outcomes of a peer review?

  Accept, accept with amendments, reject with suggestions, reject outright
• What are the three types of peer review?

  1. Open Review
  2. Single-blind Review
  3. Double-blind Review
• What characterizes Open Review?

  Researchers and reviewers know each other
• What is a Single-blind Review?

  Researcher's name is hidden from reviewers
• What defines a Double-blind Review?

  Both researcher and reviewers are anonymous
• What are the implications of psychological research on society?

  • Investigates real behaviors
  • Can lead to social change
  • Modifies existing ideas and practices
• How does psychological research impact the economy?

  • Influences government spending on health
  • Affects education funding
  • Impacts leisure activities
  • Guides law enforcement budgets
  • Affects mental health treatment costs
• What is an example of health-related research funding?

  Research into memory loss and dementia
• How can stress among teachers affect school budgets?

  More money spent on supply agencies
• What is an example of leisure-related funding?

  Money for bike lanes to promote cycling
• How does fear of crime affect government spending?

  Increased recruitment of police officers
• Why might doctors prefer drug therapy for depression?

  It is cheaper than cognitive behavioral therapy
• What are the small-scale economic implications of psychological research?

  • Vulnerable people risk deteriorating mental health
  • Maternity leave affects women's reliability perception
  • Happy workforce leads to increased productivity
• What is an economic implication of Schaffer & Emerson's findings?

  Parents can share childcare responsibilities
• How does understanding eyewitness questioning help society?

  Reduces wrongful convictions and costs
• What are the costs associated with miscarriages of justice?

  • Initial trial expenses
  • Cost of imprisonment
  • Appeals process costs
  • Re-trial expenses
  • Financial compensation for the wrongly-accused