Attempts to clarify the reality of the research situation from the student participant's perspective. Based on generally accepted ethical principles, and assuming that most psychological research is worthwhile, the author describes the roles that students might assume in research and their rights and responsibilities as research participants. (GEA)

To discover how students felt about being experimental subjects, 152 introductory psychology student research subjects answered questionnaires about their evaluation of the experience. Results showed that, while students were aware of low-level coercion, they found the experience worthwhile and did not object to receiving extra credit as a reward.…

Graduate students enter training programs with varying but substantial levels of interest in research, and these programs generally enhance their research interest. The failure of most psychologists to produce postgraduate research may be caused by the demands of their employment. (CS)

The relationship between the study of psychology and liberal or conservative attitudes among high school students, introductory psychology college students, and psychology majors is examined. (DE)

Described is an introductory social psychology course which incorporates motivation arousing elements. Findings indicate that the motivation oriented course was perceived by students as equal or superior to large introductory information oriented courses. (Author/DB)

Explains 2 decision-making problems presented to 188 undergraduates enrolled in introductory psychology classes to teach the principles governing individual and collective decisions. Shows individual interest outweighed mutual benefit. Promotes active learning about psychology and scientific skills while stimulating personal development (CH)