The scandal that shook psychology to its core

The video discusses the replication crisis in psychology, highlighting the challenges of replicating studies and the implications for scientific credibility. It explores the role of statistical methods, particularly P-values, and the impact of publication bias. The video suggests solutions like open science and preregistration to improve research transparency and reliability. It concludes with a hopeful outlook on the future of psychology, emphasizing the importance of replication in strengthening scientific knowledge.

What was the main finding of Darrell Bem's study that sparked controversy in the field of psychology?

• ESP is a common ability.

• ESP exists as predicted.

• ESP does not exist.

• ESP is a myth.

What percentage of studies were successfully replicated in the Reproducibility Project Psychology?

• 62%

• 75%

• 50%

• 36%

What is the significance of the P value in psychological research?

• It determines the study's duration.

• It shows the number of participants.

• It indicates the probability of results being due to chance.

• It measures the size of the study.

What is the 'file drawer problem' in psychological research?

• Publishing only studies with positive results.

• Using outdated research methods.

• Ignoring peer-reviewed journals.

• Storing data in physical file drawers.

What is p-hacking?

• A strategy to avoid peer review.

• A way to publish in top journals.

• A technique to manipulate data for significant results.

• A method to increase sample size.

What is the impact of publication bias on psychological research?

• It improves the quality of research.

• It increases the diversity of studies.

• It reduces the number of studies published.

• It leads to an overestimation of effects.

What is one proposed solution to improve the transparency of research?

• Increasing the number of journals.

• Eliminating peer review.

• Reducing sample sizes.

• Preregistration of study protocols.

How does preregistration help in reducing questionable research practices?

• By allowing researchers to change hypotheses.

• By committing researchers to their methods beforehand.

• By increasing the number of publications.

• By reducing the need for peer review.

What is the goal of open science initiatives?

• To make research more secretive.

• To increase the cost of research.

• To limit access to research data.

• To make research more reproducible and transparent.

Why is replication important in scientific research?

• It increases the complexity of studies.

• It reduces the need for peer review.

• It ensures the reliability of findings.

• It helps in publishing more papers.