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psychrev-topic-selection

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Use when deciding whether an idea is a genuine theoretical problem with the scope and generality Psychological Review demands — and, critically, whether it is theory rather than an empirical report. Screens fit and frames the problem; it does NOT build the model (that is psychrev-theory-construction) or position it against rivals (psychrev-literature-positioning).

When to use

• deciding if an idea is a Psychological Review problem
• screening fit and framing the problem
• determining if a contribution is theory rather than empirical
• evaluating problem generality and theoretical tension
• identifying the route onto the journal

When not to use

• building the model
• positioning against rivals
• empirical reports
• new effects or methods
• summarizing literature without new theory

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