At PsychoLogic, we are committed to presenting psychology and cognitive science research with the rigor it deserves and the accessibility it needs. Every article published on this site follows the editorial standards described below.
Our Authors
All articles on PsychoLogic are written or reviewed by professionals with doctoral-level training in psychology, psychometrics, or cognitive neuroscience. Our editorial team includes:
- Xavier Jouve, Ph.D. — Psychometrician and quantitative psychologist specializing in cognitive ability measurement, item response theory (IRT), and computerized adaptive testing. Designer of seven validated cognitive assessment instruments normed on over 13,000 examinees.
- Nuno Freitas, Ph.D. — Cognitive neuroscientist researching brain structure, function, and neuroplasticity. His work integrates neuroimaging, neuropsychological assessment, and computational modeling to examine biological and environmental influences on brain health.
- Priya Sharma, Ph.D. — Educational psychologist and Head of Assessment Development, specializing in standardized cognitive assessments for diverse learners and evidence-based educational practices.
Author credentials, institutional affiliations, and ORCID identifiers are displayed on every article and on each author’s profile page.
Source Standards
We prioritize the following source hierarchy when researching and writing articles:
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses — When available, these provide the strongest evidence synthesis (e.g., Cochrane reviews, large-scale meta-analyses published in peer-reviewed journals)
- Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) — The gold standard for establishing causal relationships
- Longitudinal cohort studies — Essential for understanding developmental trajectories and long-term outcomes
- Cross-sectional studies from peer-reviewed journals — Useful for establishing associations and generating hypotheses
- Professional guidelines and consensus statements — From organizations such as the American Psychological Association (APA), the International Test Commission (ITC), and the National Academy of Sciences
We do not cite predatory journals, unreviewed preprints (unless clearly labeled as such), popular press summaries without original sources, or promotional materials from test publishers.
Editorial Process
Each article undergoes the following workflow:
- Topic selection: Based on reader interest, emerging research, and gaps in accessible science communication on the topic
- Literature review: The author conducts a focused review of the relevant peer-reviewed literature, typically spanning 10–30 primary sources per article
- Drafting: Articles are written in evidence-based, accessible language, with technical terms defined in context. In-text citations follow APA 7th edition format
- Internal review: A second member of the editorial team reviews the draft for accuracy, clarity, and completeness
- Publication: Articles are published with author attribution, publication date, and structured data markup (ScholarlyArticle + FAQPage schema)
- Ongoing maintenance: Published articles are periodically reviewed for currency. Articles older than 24 months are flagged for review and updated when new evidence warrants revision
What We Cover — and What We Don’t
PsychoLogic focuses on:
- Psychometric methods and intelligence testing (IQ test design, validation, interpretation)
- Cognitive abilities and intelligence research (fluid and crystallized intelligence, the g factor, individual differences)
- Child cognitive development (environmental and genetic factors, educational implications)
- Brain health and cognitive performance (neuroplasticity, lifestyle factors, neurodegenerative risk)
- Statistical methods in psychology (IRT, factor analysis, effect sizes, replication issues)
We do not provide clinical diagnoses, therapeutic advice, or personalized cognitive assessments. Our content is educational and informational, intended to complement — not replace — professional psychological evaluation.
Corrections Policy
We take factual accuracy seriously. If an error is identified in a published article — whether by our team, a reader, or an external reviewer — we follow this process:
- Minor corrections (typographical errors, broken links, formatting): corrected silently with an updated “Last reviewed” date
- Substantive corrections (factual errors, misrepresented findings, outdated statistics): corrected with a visible correction notice at the top of the article, explaining what was changed and why
- Retractions (if a cited study is retracted or a fundamental claim is invalidated): the article is updated with a prominent notice, and affected conclusions are revised or the article is withdrawn
To report an error or suggest a correction, contact us at [email protected].
Conflict of Interest
Members of our editorial team have developed cognitive assessment instruments (the JCTI, JCCES, IAW, JCFS, JCWS, GIE, and WN series). When we write about topics related to these instruments, we disclose this relationship. Our coverage of third-party tests (WAIS, Stanford-Binet, WISC, Raven’s, etc.) is independent and based on published peer-reviewed research, not commercial relationships.
PsychoLogic does not accept sponsored content, and our editorial decisions are not influenced by advertising or affiliate relationships.
Contact
Questions about our editorial standards, methodology, or content? Reach us at [email protected].