Psychology developed primarily as an experimental science

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Psychology developed primarily as an experimental science. However, during the past 20 to 25 years, non-experimental methods (such as correlational research) have become increasingly popular.

Why do you think this change has occurred? Do you think an increasing reliance on non-experimental methods is beneficial or detrimental to the field?

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