Psychologists strike a blow for reproducibility

Yong, Ed

doi:10.1038/nature.2013.14232

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“…In conducting the longitudinal study we were also able to perform the first test–retest on the PEMS to evaluate the static or dynamic nature of the scale which is important if it is to be used clinically. Additionally, and partly in response to the recent call to publish replications of psychological findings especially if they have high clinical impact potential (Drew, 2014; Yong, 2013), we also examined the reliability of our previously reported correlational link between Coping scores and BMI in two cross-sectional samples.…”

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Eating tasty food to cope. Longitudinal association with BMI

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The goals of this study were to determine if a change in certain motives to eat highly palatable food, as measured by the Palatable Eating Motives Scale (PEMS), could predict a change in body mass index (BMI) over time, to assess the temporal stability of these motive scores, and to test the reliability of previously reported associations between eating tasty foods to cope and BMI. BMI, demographics, and scores on the PEMS and the Binge Eating Scale were obtained from 192 college students. Test–retest analysis was performed on the PEMS motives in groups varying in three gap times between tests. Regression analyses determined what PEMS motives predicted a change in BMI over two years. The results replicated previous findings that eating palatable food for Coping motives (e.g., to forget about problems, reduce negative feelings) is associated with BMI. Test–retest correlations revealed that motive scores, while somewhat stable, can change over time. Importantly, among overweight participants, a change in Coping scores predicted a change in BMI over 2 years, such that a 1-point change in Coping predicted a 1.76 change in BMI (equivalent to a 10.5 lb. change in body weight) independent of age, sex, ethnicity, and initial binge-eating status (Cohen's f2 effect size = 1.44). The large range in change of Coping scores suggests it is possible to decrease frequency of eating to cope by more than 1 scale point to achieve weight losses greater than 10 lbs. in young overweight adults, a group already at risk for rapid weight gain. Hence, treatments aimed specifically at reducing palatable food intake for coping reasons vs. for social, reward, or conformity reasons, should help achieve a healthier body weight and prevent obesity if this motive-type is identified prior to significant weight gain.

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“…In every case we have found the evidence for disadvantage wanting. This analysis contrasts with the confidence some philosophers place in rather shaky findings and who seem unaware of social psychology's even well-publicized internal difficulties, such the debate about its "replication crisis" [101][102][103]. It is clear that the dominant narrative about implicit bias is overdue for a reassessment.…”

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Implicit Bias, Stereotype Threat, and Political Correctness in Philosophy

Hermanson

2017

Philosophies

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This paper offers an unorthodox appraisal of empirical research bearing on the question of the low representation of women in philosophy. It contends that fashionable views in the profession concerning implicit bias and stereotype threat are weakly supported, that philosophers often fail to report the empirical work responsibly, and that the standards for evidence are set very low-so long as you take a certain viewpoint.

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“…Skepticism of science is justified because much of the research published in high-impact academic journals is irreproducible, in fields ranging from psychology to cancer research [9,10]. This includes many, even crucial and for the field central studies in psychology such as those about social priming [11]. However, when research produces results that challenge established worldviews or is expected to do so, a possibly unjustified distrust of the scientists and especially their motivations is a frequent response [12,13].…”

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Should Cognitive Differences Research Be Forbidden?

Meisenberg¹

2019

Psych

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Some authors have proposed that research on cognitive differences, including differences between ethnic and racial groups, needs to be prevented because it produces true knowledge that is dangerous and socially undesirable. From a consequentialist perspective, this contribution investigates the usually unstated assumptions about harms and benefits behind these proposals. The conclusion is that intelligence differences provide powerful explanations of many important real-world phenomena, and that denying their causal role requires the promotion of alternative false beliefs. Acting on these false beliefs almost invariably prevents the effective management of societal problems while creating new ones. The proper questions to ask are not about the nature of the research and the results it is expected to produce, but about whether prevailing value systems can turn truthful knowledge about cognitive differences into benign outcomes, whatever the truth may be. These value systems are the proper focus of action. Therefore, the proposal to suppress knowledge about cognitive ability differences must be based on the argument that people in modern societies will apply such knowledge in malicious rather than beneficial ways, either because of universal limitations of human nature or because of specific features of modern societies.

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Psychologists strike a blow for reproducibility

Cited by 13 publications

References 4 publications

Eating tasty food to cope. Longitudinal association with BMI

Eating tasty food to cope. Longitudinal association with BMI

Implicit Bias, Stereotype Threat, and Political Correctness in Philosophy

Should Cognitive Differences Research Be Forbidden?

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