It teaches how science is done. It also confronts us with the limitations of the scientific method. Research experience shows us how to create questions that can be answered by scientific techniques, and helps us identify the types of questions that the empirical sciences can never answer. An excellent way of becoming an expert on some topic is to design and conduct experimental research in the area. This is why most colleges insist that their faculty stay active in the research process.
Research serves the same purpose for students.
Laboratory research encourages excitement and a passion for the field. Students often comment that they never enjoyed psychology so much as when they were carrying out their own collaborative research. Later, they have good reason to be proud of their accomplishments and contributions to the field, and proud of the college for providing such a quality education. Practical benefits Extensive research experience greatly increases your chance of entering graduate school. Finished research projects document the student's abilities.