What Is the Process of Peer Review

question 12

Multiple Choice

what is the process of peer review?

• A) Professionals evaluate inconsistent data to achieve a breakthrough in understanding.
• B) Qualified professionals test the replicability of an experiment before publishing an article about it.
• C) Qualified professionals in the field review and comment on an article before it is published in a professional or academic journal.
• D) A third party reviews the qualifications of the people in a laboratory before recommending that others use its services.

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Definitions:

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Positively charged particles of sodium, essential for conducting nerve impulses and maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Synaptic Gap

The minuscule space between neurons across which neurotransmitters travel to transmit signals from one neuron to the next.

Biological Psychology

The scientific study of the links between biological (genetic, neural, hormonal) and psychological processes. Some biological psychologists call themselves behavioral neuroscientists, neuropsychologists, behavior geneticists, physiological psychologists, or biopsychologists.

Neurology

The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.