Some question as to why the published the article in the first place. For a critique, see <http://www.csicop.org/specialarticles/show/back_from_the_future>.
Disclosure: I was slightly acquainted with Dr. Bem when we were both grad students with Harlan Lane at the University of Michigan. Paul Brandon Emeritus Professor of Psychology Minnesota State University, Mankato [email protected] On Apr 28, 2011, at 3:28 PM, Gerald Peterson wrote: > I understand JPSP refuses to accept studies that attempted to replicate the > controversial Bem study of precognition?! My opinion of this journal is > sinking fast. Is refusal to accept replications typical of APA journals, > Psych journals, or other (supposed) scientific journals? We preach the > importance of replication in class, but it does not appear to be actually > practiced. Often, exciting or popularized work makes it into texts, but > careful review shows weak effects and little or no replication. Perhaps some > of our journals are best understood as entertainment magazines promoting > soon-to-be marketed books and conference tours. > > > G.L. (Gary) Peterson,Ph.D > Psychology@SVSU > > > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. > To unsubscribe click here: > http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13438.3b5166ef147b143fedd04b1c4a64900b&n=T&l=tips&o=10280 > or send a blank email to > leave-10280-13438.3b5166ef147b143fedd04b1c4a649...@fsulist.frostburg.edu --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=10281 or send a blank email to leave-10281-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
