Research is an important component of the science of psychology.
Students gain a better understanding of the discipline through hands-on research participation.
Therefore, all Introduction to Psychology students are required to participate in research in one of two ways. The research participation option allows you to have direct experience with psychological research. The paper option also gives exposure to the empirical basis of the field for those who would rather not participate directly. The incomplete will be removed when the paper option is completed. For some research projects researchers may be looking for participants who have certain characteristics.