Students gain a better understanding of the discipline of psychology through direct experience with psychological research.
- Introduction to Psychology students have the option of participating in research in order to fulfill the Introduction to Psychology Research Requirement.
- Some students have the opportunity to earn extra credit for psychology courses by participating in research.
- Students who are not in a class that offers extra credit for research participation but still want to participate in research can enter the Psychology Research Data Collection Raffle.
By participating in research, students provide a very valuable service to the psychology department. Their contribution in this regard is highly valued and much appreciated.