Ten Ways to Use Theory to Obtain Research Ideas

1. Apply it to solve a practical problem.

2. Use it to understand a real-life situation.

3. Apply it to a different subfield of psychology.

4. Apply it to fields related to psychology.

5. Look for moderator variables.

6. Apply it to a different subject population.

7. Take it "to the limit."

8. Improve its accuracy.

9. "Go for the jugular."

10. Pit two theories against each other.

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