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PsycRes Pool @ PLU: FAQs
Why do I have to complete this requirement?
The goals of the research familiarization requirement are:
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to establish early in the psychology curriculum that psychology is a
scientific endeavor, that even those of us who do (or intend to do) applied
and/or clinical work need a strong background in the scientific method as it
relates to psychology;
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to further science education within psychology by providing students at the
introductory level with opportunities to participate in the process as subjects
in experiments, and by availing themselves of opportunities to learn about
cutting-edge research in psychology through colloquia and journal articles;
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to provide students with more in-depth knowledge about the scientific method
or about a particular research topic in psychology than can typically be
achieved in an introductory lecture course.
How do I fulfill this requirement?
The requirement is fulfilled when you earn the required number of research
familiarization credits during this term. These credits can be earned in three
ways. You can:
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participate in experiments as a subject;
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attend and summarize research colloquia sponsored by the psychology
department; and/or
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read and summarize designated journal articles.
Who keeps track of the credits I earn?
What if I do not earn enough research familiarization credits prior to the end of the term?
Other frequently asked questions
If you need further information after reviewing these questions and answers
on-line,
then contact
psycres@plu.edu
directly.
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Department of Psychology
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
(253) 535-7294
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