Is it appropriate to label this a replication crisis? Or, is Morling right to characterize this as a replication debate? As a prospective psychology major, how does this impact your perspective on our discipline? Discuss.

Discussion

Chapter 14 introduces the challenges psychology has recently faced with respect to the replication of published research. Dig a bit deeper and do some research this week (e.g., in the popular press; via the research literature, in websites of professional organizations).

Is it appropriate to label this a replication crisis? Or, is Morling right to characterize this as a replication debate? As a prospective psychology major, how does this impact your perspective on our discipline? Discuss.