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Clinical psychologyresearch is one of the most popular subfields in psychology.

If you’ve ever wanted to dig further into something that interested you, this is a great opportunity.

A too-general topic can feel overwhelming; likewise, one that’s very specific might have limited supporting information.

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If you aredoing an experiment, checking with your instructor is a must.

This committee will ensure that any potential research involving human subjects is done in a safe and ethical way.

after you snag chosen a topic that interests you, fire off the idea past your course instructor.

(In some cases, this is required.)

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