PSY_510_M1_Overview -Why Do I Need to Take a Research Methods Course?

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PSY_510_M1_Overview -Why Do I Need to Take a Research Methods Course?

As you have likely realized by this point in your academic career, the field of psychology is incredibly broad and diverse. When many people think of psychology, their first thought is about therapists and counselors; of course, the field is much broader than that. While it is true that many psychologists provide mental health counseling and services to patients and clients, many psychologists are not licensed as therapists at all. Rather, they may spend their time conducting research, consulting, or teaching. Further, the field spans many different subfields such as cognitive, developmental, social, biological, industrial/organizational, and forensic psychology, to name but a few. Despite this incredible diversity, there is one theme that truly unites the field: the reliance on the scientific method to derive scientifically valid research findings. Indeed, scientific research is central to all areas of psychology. The best therapists are aware of the latest research results so they can provide quality care for their patients.

PSY_510_M1_Overview -Why Do I Need to Take a Research Methods Course?

Psychologists who act as consultants to businesses and government organizations use scientific research so they can best provide advice to their clients. Psychologists who work in academic or research settings need to understand the latest research so they are able to contribute to the field. In short, no matter how you plan to use your psychology education, understanding psychology research is absolutely vital.

PSY_510_M1_Overview -Why Do I Need to Take a Research Methods Course?

Thinking Like a Scientific Psychologist – The Scientific MethodOne of the defining characteristics of the field of psychology is that it relies on a scientific approach to study thought processes, feelings, and behaviors. So what does a scientific approach mean exactly? It means that knowledge in the field is gained and distributed using the scientific method. A scientific method is a systematic approach to drawing conclusions about the world. There are many different lists that contain the “steps” of the scientific.

PSY_510_M1_Overview -Why Do I Need to Take a Research Methods Course?

• PSY 211 – Lifespan Development (5015 Documents),
• PSY 215 – Abnormal Psychology (4335 Documents),
• PSY 108 – Introduction to Psychology (3759 Documents),
• PSY 223 – Statistics for Psychology Research (2652 Documents),
• PSY 216 – Psychology of Personality (1841 Documents),
• PSY 510 – Research Methods (1748 Documents),
• PSY 520 – Research Methods in Psychology II (1469 Documents),
• PSY 257 – Psychology (1451 Documents),
• PSY 310 – Criminal Psychology (1393 Documents),
• PSY 200 – FOUNDATIONS OF ADDICTIONS (1379 Documents),