Peer Review And Psychological research And The Economy

Question 1

Peer review

Answer 1

The assessment of scientific work by others who are specialists in the same field, to ensure that any research intended for publication is of high quality

Question 2

The main aims of peer review

Answer 2

1. Allocate funding
2. Validate quality of research
3. Suggest amendments/ improvements

Question 3

Evaluation of peer review- Anonymity

Answer 3

LIMITATION

May permit unjustified criticisms by rivals

Question 4

Evaluation of peer review- Publication bias

Answer 4

File drawer problem, creates false impression of current knowledge

Question 5

Evaluation of peer review- Burying groundbreaking research

Answer 5

Maintains status quo

Question 6

Implications of psychological research for the economy

Answer 6

How does what we learn from the findings of psychological research influence, affect, benefit or devalue our financial prosperity (economy)

Question 7

Attachment research into the role of the father

Answer 7

Role of the father- equal care from mother and father, means more effective contribution to economy

Question 8

The development of treatments for mental disorders

Answer 8

Absenteeism due to eg. depression has a cost, psychological research reduces mental disorder (e.g. new drugs CBT)