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
> 
> 
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