127 Research Reflection by Petr Horgos

Faculty Mentor: Jared Branch (Psychology, University of Utah)

Prior to engagement with psychological research, I felt relatively uninterested by my coursework. I was never a fan of textbook learning, I wanted to understand how researchers came to their conclusion, to be involved in the critical thought processes required to reach those conclusions. Researcher provided just that. For the first time in my academic career, I was challenged to think creatively about research design, statistics, presentation – and I loved every minute of it. It allowed me the space to delve into research literature and explore my interests. Since, I have developed a distinct passion for psychological researched and a direction for my future efforts.