Editorial Standards

Trust is the only currency an educational publication has. This page documents the standards every article on Behavioral Psychology must meet before it is published, and the commitments the site makes to its readers afterward.

Sources We Use

Articles are built on reputable, checkable sources. Depending on the topic, research draws on:

• Peer-reviewed literature: published journal articles and textbooks in psychology and the behavioral sciences.
• Professional bodies: guidance and publications from organizations such as the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Government data: statistics on employment, wages, and job growth from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and similar official sources.
• University publications: program pages, research summaries, and faculty-published material from accredited universities.

Hard claims, such as salaries, job outlook figures, and degree requirements, are always attributed to a named source. When a figure is an estimate or a range, the article says so. Figures are never invented, rounded beyond recognition, or presented without context.

Research and Review Process

Every article follows the same process:

1. Research: the topic is studied from primary and reputable secondary sources before a single word is drafted.
2. Drafting: the article is written in the author's own words, in plain language, with technical terms defined on first use.
3. Fact check: every statistic, date, and factual claim is checked against its source. Sources are re-opened, not quoted from memory.
4. Human review: the author personally reviews the full article before publication, reading it against the research notes to catch additions or distortions.
5. Ongoing review: published articles are revisited periodically, and time-sensitive pages are updated when the underlying facts change.

Original Writing, Human Reviewed

Every article on this site represents original analysis and writing by a human author. Drafting tools may assist with structure or phrasing, but the research, the judgment calls, and the final review are always human. No article is published without the author reading and approving the complete final text. Analysis is always separated from reported facts, so readers can tell what the research says and what the author's interpretation adds.

Corrections Policy

Errors happen, even with careful review. When a factual error is found, whether by the author or reported by a reader, it is corrected promptly and openly. Significant corrections are noted on the article itself with the date of the change, so readers can see what was fixed. Readers can report errors through the contact page; reports that lead to corrections are credited when the reporter wishes.

What We Do Not Publish

This site does not publish medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations (see the disclaimer). It does not publish sponsored content disguised as editorial, paid reviews, or affiliate-driven recommendations presented as independent judgment. If the site ever publishes paid or sponsored material, it will be labeled clearly as such.

Advertising Separation

This site intends to apply for Google AdSense to help cover publishing costs. Advertising, if approved, will be clearly separate from editorial content: ads do not influence which topics are covered, what conclusions are drawn, or how articles are written. Advertisers do not review articles before publication. This separation is a firm policy, not a guideline.

Author Accountability

Every article is the responsibility of its named author, Hassam Shabbir. The byline means exactly what it says: the author researched the piece, stands behind its claims, and is accountable for its errors. Anonymous or unattributed content does not appear on this site.

Feedback

Readers are part of the quality process. Questions about these standards, challenges to a published claim, or suggestions for improvement are welcome at info@behavioralpsychology.pro or through the contact page.