Peer review and psychological research and the economy Flashcards
What is peer review?
- an investigation is scruntised by a group of peers/experts in a field
What are the mains of a peer review?
- to allocate research funding, peer research can decide if a project recieves funding
- to validate the quality and relevance of research. For example, the formulation of the hypothesis, methodology and statistical tests
- to suggests amendments and improvements so revisions can be made and improve the work
What are the weaknesses of peer review?
L = Anonymity
- the peers reviewing work remain anonymous, however this may lead to them using this anonymity to criticise rivals as peers may be in competition for funding.
L = Publication Bias
- Peers may want to publish only positive results or headline grabbing results. This means research that does not meet the criteria may be ignored or disregarded
L = burying groundbreaking research. May supress research against mainstream theories to maintain the status quo. Can be critical if research goes against their views.
Also may favour established scientists
This can slow the rate of change in a scientific discipline
What is the effect of the role of the father on the economy?
- psychological research has shown that both parents are equally capable of providing care
- promotes more flexible working arrangements
- mothers maybe the higher earner and can work longer hours
- modern parents can both work and maximise their income, contributing to the economy
What is the effect of the treatments of mental disorders- on the economy?
- absence from work costs the economy 15 billion a year
- a third of these were caused by mild to moderate mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and stress
- the development of psychotherapeutic drugs like SSRI’s can be used and CBT has been used
- This meas that people can manage their mental disorders and return to work, reducing the cost of absences
How much does absence from work cost the economy?
- 15 billion a year
