In setting up this experiment, Harlow purposely created a situation that might prove his theory wrong.
The author says that Harlow purposely designed his experiment in a way that may prove his theory wrong, and this challenged my thoughts about research. If I were to conduct an experiment, I would likely design it in a way that would prove my hypothesis correct. As humans, we usually prefer to be right and don't like to challenge our own beliefs or opinions. However, in psychology it is important to not just look for the answer that you believe is correct, but the solution that is actually true. Why are some other reasons researchers may shy away from designing experiments that may result in them being incorrect? As future psychologists, how can we reframe our mindset from always having to be right to seeking truth no matter the result?