Balancing precision with inclusivity in meta-analyses: A response to Roos and colleagues (2017)

摘要: Abstract Roos and colleagues’ commentary on our recent meta-analysis examining acute stress effects executive functions is an important delineation of the limits meta-analyses with heterogeneous outcomes. In this response, we wish to both clarify inferences feel are appropriate given analyses address methodological concerns they raise. Additionally, present new that answer questions raised in their commentary. We first discuss classification a broad array tasks depend upon same construct (e.g., inhibition) note allows for regarding process underpins all those tasks, but does not entail dependent will evidence effect stress. Second, argue requiring study significant cortisol inclusion too stringent number reasons some studies using validated stressor paradigms correctly do assay budgetary reasons) showing even when did response were removed, initially observed still held. Finally, time-dependent by presenting help allay concerns. sum, applaud exortation greater conceptual rigor function, additional prompted further field function research.