Practice in Laboratory and Research Methodology I

This course will provide students with an opportunity to work on an ongoing research project and assist faculty members. It is designed to acquaint students with the psychological research process and data collection and analysis and to help develop research competencies and basic methodological skills. Students are assigned to a psychology professor and can choose from research projects in a variety of areas, including human factors, physiological psychology, alcoholism, pain reduction, behavioral modification, organizational behavior, career success, self-esteem, civil liberties, crisis intervention, and psychic trauma. Weekly supervision will be provided by the faculty member serving as the students' mentor. This will help to facilitate the understanding and application of psychological principles and skills related to the research process. Pass/fail only. (Credit for PSY 3033 cannot be applied toward the BBA degree.)