Peer Review & Psychological Research & the Economy

• What is peer review?

  Assessment of scientific work by others
• What is one main aim of peer review?

  To validate the quality and relevance of research
• What is another aim of peer review?

  To allocate research funding
• Why do reviewers typically remain anonymous?

  To produce a more honest appraisal
• How can anonymity in peer review be misused?

  To criticize rival researchers
• What is publication bias in peer review?

  Preference for publishing positive results
• What is a consequence of publication bias?

  Ignoring research that does not meet criteria
• How can peer review affect groundbreaking research?

  It may suppress opposition to mainstream theories
• What tendency do reviewers have regarding contradictory research?

  They tend to be critical of it
• What is a concern for psychology regarding peer review?

  Implications for the economy
• What does research say about the role of the father in attachment?

  Both parents provide necessary emotional support
• How does the role of both parents affect family arrangements?

  It may promote flexible working arrangements
• What is a benefit of modern parenting on the economy?

  Parents can maximize their income
• How are patients with mental disorders assessed?

  They are assessed quickly for treatment access
• What types of treatments are available for mental disorders?

  Psychotherapeutic drugs or psychotherapies
• What is a result of effective treatment for mental disorders?

  People can manage their condition effectively
• How does effective management of mental disorders impact employment?

  People can return to work