Yogyakarta, October 17, 2023. The development of a psychology laboratory plays a very important role in the world of education and research. A psychology laboratory is an indispensable facility for psychology students, researchers, and practitioners in developing their understanding of human behavior, as well as in testing psychological theories in controlled situations. In addition, psychology laboratories also play a key role in advancing the science of psychology by producing empirical data that can support quality research.

Psychology laboratories allow researchers to conduct experiments, observations, and survey research with rigorous and controlled methods. This helps in collecting the empirical evidence needed to test hypotheses, understand various aspects of human behavior, and develop new methods and techniques in the field of psychology. In addition, psychology laboratories also allow students to gain practical experience in data collection and analysis, which are invaluable skills in careers in various fields, including education, business, health, and social services. Thus, the development of a psychology laboratory is an important investment in the advancement of science and better learning in the field of psychology.

This event was attended by lecturers of Psychology along with the ranks of the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Head of Study Program and Secretary of the Psychology Study Program. Dr. Moch Sodik, M.Si, gave a speech and opened the event to strengthen the Psychology Laboratory. The resource person at this event was Galang Lufityanto, Ph.D from Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta, in this case representing the Mind, Brain and Behavior Laboratory of the Faculty of Psychology UGM. He explained that the function of the laboratory today is not only as a place of practice, but must also support the activities of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, even the latest laboratory can also function as a bridge in the practical scope according to the needs that exist in society and the world of work, of course with reciprocal benefits that provide mutual benefits for all parties. The event took place with a discussion and sharing regarding the experience of the UGM Psychology Laboratory and how to implement it and adjust it if applied to the Psychology Laboratory of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. (Adit)