1) Think of a psychology topic that interests you and that you would like to explore. For example, you might want to explore the role that the neurotransmitter dopamine plays in cigarette addiction, or you might be interested in the effect of prejudice and discrimination (e.g., racism, sexism, homophobia) on a person’s physical health, or you might want to know if cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for depression. It can be anything about psychology that interests you.
What is the specific topic in psychology you would explore?
2) Now, identify two concepts or terms that you could use to search the database for information on this topic.
Which is the first concept or term will you use to search the database?
3) Now, identify two concepts or terms that you could use to search the database for information on this topic.
Which is the second concept or term will you use to search the database?