Review Process (psci-review-process)

Psychological Science combines high-impact selectivity with strong credibility checks. Reviewers and editors weigh not only whether the finding is interesting, but whether it is robust, adequately powered, and transparent. Knowing this lets you pre-empt the common rejection reasons.

When to trigger

• Before submitting, to stress-test the manuscript
• Deciding whether to use the Registered Reports route
• Interpreting a decision letter and setting expectations

How review works