Peer Review And The Economy Implications Of Psychological Research Flashcards
What is peer review
The practise of using independent experts to assess the quality and validity of scientific research and academic reports
What are the 3 main aims of peer review
- To allocate research funding
- To validate the quality and relevance of the research
- To suggest amendments or improvements
What is a strength of the peer review process
Ensures research is high quality and ensures published research is taken seriously
Why might anonymity cause an issue in peer review
Reviewers may use their anonymity as a way of criticising rival researchers
What is publication bias
Tendency for editors of journals to publish headline grabbing findings or positive results and ignoring research which does not meet this criteria
Why might the peer review process ignore ground-breaking research
In order to suppress opposition to mainstream theories to maintain status quo and this may slow down the rate of change with a particular scientific discipline
What do we mean by the implications of psychological research for the economy
How does what we learn from the findings of psychological research influence, affect, benefit or devalue our economic prosperity
How has research on attachment had implications to the economy
The idea of children forming multiple attachments- both parents can provide emotional support for child and so promotes more flexible working arrangements within the family= maximise income and contribute more effectively to the economy
How has research on psychopathology has implications for the economy
A sense from work due to mental disorders costs the economy billions of pounds a year. Treatment for disorders allows sufferers to manage their condition and return to work
How has research into social influences and social change had implications for the economy
Social influence research tells us how behaviour and attitudes can be changed through minority influence- can use this to implement changes within the economy
