Dr. Stewart is an editor of a psychology journal. She wants to ensure that reviewers give honest reviews of the papers they are asked to read. Which of the following could she do to increase the likelihood of honest feedback?
A)Increase the number of peer reviewers
B)Use reviewers from fields other than psychology
C)Make sure the peer reviewers are anonymous
D)Give reviewers a longer amount of time to read papers

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Making sure the peer reviewers are anonymous can increase the likelihood of honest feedback as they may feel more comfortable expressing their true opinions without fear of retaliation. Increasing the number of peer reviewers or giving them a longer amount of time to read papers may not necessarily guarantee honest feedback, and using reviewers from fields other than psychology may not be relevant or helpful for assessing the quality of psychology papers.

Dr Stewart Is an Editor of a Psychology Journal