The Implications of Bots on Psychological Science: A Speculative Article.

Scammers, or individuals who purposely give false answers in research surveys (e.g., to earn study compensation), have always been a concern to Psychological Science researchers. However, their potential impact on the field has grown immensely due to contextual factors, including technological advances such as bots that allow scammers to complete large quantities of surveys in a short amount of time. While recent research has focused on how to prevent or detect scammers using bots, little research has considered the implications of bots (and our preventative measures) on the field of Psycholog