Evaluation of applying the 'scientific method' in psychology

Question 1

What is one advantage?

Answer 1

Helps build trust that psychology is scientific.

Producing replicable and objective research makes the research more valid and trustworthy.

Question 2

What is one disadvantage?

Answer 2

It is not possible to be truly objective in psychology.

Psychology studies people; thoughts and feelings make them react to the researcher (demand characteristics).