PSYC-697: Thesis Study

The thesis presents an opportunity for the student to define an empirical question regarding the relationship between variables relevant to the field of Psychology. It is an empirical question regarding the relationship between variables that, based on a review of existing related research and/or theory, remains untested; and, when the relationship is tested empirically, stands an opportunity to contribute to an already existing body of findings. For example, the Student may choose to test the generality of an already existing theory or a larger body of extant research. In doing so, the Student may attempt to either broaden the scope of a particular construct or strengthen the empirical validity of an already existing body of knowledge, e.g., demonstrating the salience of a particular personality trait in an unmeasured venue of the social environment.