Psychology's progress in a changing world

Article Abstract:

The US government is focusing on funding scientific research with a more defined goal. Scientists of different disciplines are now reexamining their field's priorities and practical applications. The Human Capital Initiative, formed by psychologists, is a studydesigned to specify the objectives of psychology. The study determined that theinadequate development of human capability should be addressed and that this can only be done with cooperation among the different fields of science and by not limiting the research to the requirements set by its financiers. Evaluatingthe results of the research is also a must to ensure progress towards achievingits goals.

Planning, Psychological research

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Sex, art, conservatism, and the debasement of intellectual freedom

Article Abstract:

The peer review is largely perceived as a threat to the intellectual freedom of both the scientific and art communities. It was designed primarily as the government's means to regulate and prioritize federal funding for various interest groups such as art, science or health. Proposals from those fields are carefully considered by members of the peer review panel based on artistic or scientific merit. However, recent trends indicate that peer members usually lack the technical expertise to judge the merits of such proposals. Those peer members usually resort to political correctness to justify their choices.

Analysis, Ethical aspects, Freedom of information, Peer review of research grant proposals

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Next to nothingness and being at the National Science Foundation: Part II (Psychology in Washington)

Article Abstract:

The rapid increase in funding for social science research in the 1960s was a reflection of government's faith and support in the discipline. During these years, several legislative acts were introduced to make the social sciences an official division of the National Science Foundation (NSF). However, widespread criticism and lack of unity among social scientists themselves proved to be detrimental to the growth of the field. As a result, the accomplishments of the sixties were almost eradicated.

Evaluation, Laws, regulations and rules, Social science research, Social sciences, United States. National Science Foundation

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