Why Is Peer Review of Your Project Important

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why is peer review of your project important?

• A) Because you can refine your own thinking about the topic by reviewing prior research.
• B) So that you won't redo a project that has already been done before.
• C) In order to ensure your research meets appropriate standards.
• D) It is not important; you wouldn't want someone to "steal" your ideas!

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Definitions:

Information Processing Perspective

A theory in psychology that likens the human mind to a computer, focusing on how information is taken in, used, and stored.

Efficiency

Relates to the degree of effectiveness with which resources (time, money, effort) are utilized to achieve a goal or perform a task.

Speed of Thought

The rapidness with which one can process information, make decisions, and formulate ideas.

Continuously

Occurring without interruption or cessation.