Undergraduate Research Participation
A primary goal in our Introductory Psychology classes is to foster an appreciation and understanding of psychological research. All students will receive 1 credit per hour of participation in experiments. ALL students enrolled in Psychology 1200 will be required to participate in a minimum of three hours of research experiments.
Although you should check with your professor, usually it is possible for you to receive extra credit above and beyond the two credit-hours needed for the class. This extra credit is earned in exactly the same way as the regular credit (an hour of participation in research for one hour of research credit) and you will be penalized one hour of credit for not showing up. Typically, 1200 students have the opportunity to receive up to 18 extra credit hours.
If you have any questions concerning these requirements, it is best to ask your instructor for specifications. The experimenters may not know how your instructor will tally the points for grading.
The primary means for satisfying this requirement will be for each student to serve as a participant in department research projects. Students will choose the projects they wish to participate in by signing up on the sheets provided on the 1st floor of the Psychology Building. An alternative is provided for students that wish not to participate in research studies
It is the responsibility of the experimenters to provide a debriefing for each subject in his or her experiment, that is, to describe and discuss the project with each participant. You should feel free to ask any questions about the project. Please note that it is unlikely that a psychology project will make you feel uncomfortable.
Important Dates
- First Day to Participate in Experiments: Monday, August 27, 2007
- Last Day to Participate in Experiments: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
- Alternative Experiment Date: Last week of classes
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