Which of the Following Is a Benefit of the Peer-Review

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of the peer-review process?

• A)Reviewers' names are made public so they can defend their critiques of an article.
• B)The journal editor provides input on study design to ensure rigorous scientific methods.
• C)Reviewers' names are kept anonymous so they can be open in their critiques of an article.
• D)Non-significant results are not considered for publication to ensure interesting research.

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Definitions:

Paired-Associates Learning

A learning process where items to be learned are presented in pairs so that when one item of a pair is presented, the other is recalled.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a concept crucial in cognitive development in infancy.

Conservation

The understanding that some properties of an object or substance remain the same even when its appearance is altered in some way, a concept important in cognitive development.

Mnemonic Devices

Techniques or tools that aid in the memorization and retrieval of information through associations and patterns.