Scientists can be divided into two camps: those who study the scientific process (metascientists) and those who study substantive domains (practicing scientists). The former typically focuses on issues such as research practices, methodology, and the replication crisis, while the latter focuses on specific topics such
as attention, emotion, and social cognition. Although both camps are necessary for advancing psychological science, they often work in isolation from one another, with little communication or collaboration. In this talk, I will argue for a metascience-infused approach to psychology that seeks to bridge the gap between these two groups by integrating scientific process and substantive domain knowledge. Specifically, I will discuss recent research in my lab on social, clinical, and cognitive science to showcase how this approach can improve the quality and reproducibility of psychological research—and, ultimately, advance our understanding of the human mind and behavior.
Only open to members of department.