A03

• What is a primary benefit of peer review in research?

  Establishing the validity and accuracy of research
• What is a criticism of the anonymity in the peer review process?

  Reviewers may criticize rival researchers
• Why might some journals prefer open reviewing?

  To prevent misuse of anonymity by reviewers
• What is a natural tendency of journal editors regarding publication?

  To publish significant and positive results
• What is the 'file drawer problem' in research publication?

  Ignoring research that does not yield positive results
• How does publication bias affect the perception of psychology's current state?

  It creates a false impression of research validity
• What effect can the peer review process have on groundbreaking research?

  It may suppress opposition to mainstream theories
• Why might established scientists be favored as reviewers?

  They are more likely to be chosen by prestigious journals
• How does peer review potentially slow down scientific change?

  By favoring findings that match current opinions
• What is a consequence of selective publication by journal editors?

  It leads to a distorted view of research progress