1,368 search results for “cognitive psychology” in the Public website
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Willem van der Does
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
vanderdoes@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 8482
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Bernet Elzinga
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
elzinga@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3745
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Admission and Application
Find out how to apply for the master's specialisation Applied Cognitive Psychology at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.
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Contact
Do you have any questions about the master's specialisation Applied Cognitive Psychology? Please contact us.
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Programme structure
The master's specialisation Applied Cognitive Psychology consists of three main parts: the mandatory and elective courses, a thesis and an internship.
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Career prospects
A master's degree in Psychology at Leiden University combines theoretical knowledge with academic and professional skills, making you an attractive candidate for many employers.
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Don't believe it! A global perspective on cognitive reflection and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 pandemic
Together with two other authors, Jaroslaw Kantorowicz from ISGA investigates the susceptibility to believing in misinformation.
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Rebecca Schaefer
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
r.s.schaefer@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6748
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About the programme
The master’s specialisation Applied Cognitive Psychology prepares students for translating theory into practice. You develop all the practical and intellectual skills necessary to apply psychological knowledge to real-life problems in working environments and organisations. The aim of this master’s…
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Laura Steenbergen
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
l.steenbergen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3875
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Of marks and meaning : a palaeographic, semiotic-cognitive, and comparative analysis of the identity marks from Deir el-Medina
Kyra van der Moezel defended her thesis on 7 September 2016.
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Vidi grant for psychedelics research Michiel van Elk
What exactly do psychedelics do in our brains? To investigate this, NWO has awarded a Vidi grant to Michiel van Elk. The Leiden cognitive psychologist talks about his proposal for serious research into a widespread social phenomenon. 'People describe experiences under the influence of psychedelics that…
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Organisation
The Cognitive Psychology Unit is organized as follows:
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Topic: Aging and neuropsychological rehabilitation
Cognitive decline (amongst other problems with attention, concentration, memory) is a common symptom in patients with a variety of brain disorders and has been related to healthy ageing as well. People suffering from cognitive deficits are often significantly hampered in their day-to-day functioning…
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Optimum amount of dopamine improves cognitive ability
The ‘right’ amount of dopamine in the brain makes study participants better at solving certain cognitive tasks. This is the conclusion of Bryant Jongkees after experiments and a literature review. PhD defence on 21 February.
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‘You end up in a completely different world’
What did psychology student Jessie learn while working at a psychiatric hospital in The Gambia? And why is Noman from Yemen now studying political science in Leiden? Thanks to donations from alumni, students have the opportunity to spend time abroad funded by a LUF grant. Jessie and Noman talk about…
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The Lazy Mindreader: a new perspective on “mindreading” from the study of language and narrative
How is social cognition shaped by our knowledge of language and stories?
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Continuing your studies
In order to deepen your knowledge of psychology, Leiden University encourages you to continue your studies with a master programme.
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Contact
Secretariat: room 2B07 (2nd floor, wing B)
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Chris Verhoeven
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
verhoeven@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4069
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Career prospects
A master's degree in Psychology at Leiden University combines theoretical knowledge with academic and professional skills, making you an attractive candidate for many employers.
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The importance of an interdisciplinary approach to open information provision in palliative care
What if seriously ill patients do not want to hear their diagnosis? Does a clinician always need to provide a patient with all available information? Communication researcher Liesbeth van Vliet, medical anthropologist Annemarie Samuels and research intern Fiona Brosig will put these questions on open…
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Bryant Jongkees
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
b.j.jongkees@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Channeke Keuls
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
c.s.keuls@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Transferring
Transferring to the Bachelor's programme in Psychology at Leiden University
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Julian Steinke
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
j.steinke@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for the master's specialisation Applied Cognitive Psychology at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Tom Roth
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
t.s.roth@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Contact
The Institute of Psychology is part of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
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MS@Work study
Predictors of work functioning in persons with multiple sclerosis
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Mi-Lan Woudstra
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
m.j.woudstra@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5439
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Milan van der Kuil
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
m.n.a.van.der.kuil@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Marcella Pavias
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
m.pavias.2@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4895
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Programme structure
The research master's specialisation Cognitive Neuroscience consists of five main parts: the general courses, the specialisation-specific courses, the elective courses, a research internship and a thesis.
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Research
The main goal of the research that is conducted in the Brain and Education Lab is to create a better understanding of the cognitive and neural systems that support learning and academic performance across development. To pursue this goal, lab members draw on theories and methods from developmental and…
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Rebel with a cause: The effects of leadership encouragement and psychological safety on professionals' prosocial rulebreaking behaviour
This article examines leadership encouragement and psychological safety as antecedents of prosocial rule-breaking (PSRB) behaviour.
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The cognitive abilities of birds
The recently published book ‘Avian Cognition’ is the first multi-author book to provide a comprehensive treatment of the cognitive abilities of birds and how they compare to those of other animals. Carel ten Cate, professor of animal behavior at the Institute of Biology, and Susan D. Healy (StAndrews…
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Male researchers mostly share their work with men
The scientific world is a competitive place. Even so, researchers are often prepared to share their findings with colleagues. This applies particularly to men as a group: women are much less willing to share their work, whether it is with other women or with men. This discovery was made by Leiden and…
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Jan de Keijser
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
j.w.de.keijser@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7228
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Elpine de Boer
Faculty of Humanities
e.de.boer@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2562
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Paper in 'Frontiers in Psychology'
Milan van der Kuil, Anne Visser, Andrea Evers and Ineke van der Ham have published a paper in Frontiers in Psychology, entitled: A usability study of a serious game in cognitive rehabilitation: a compensatory navigation training in acquired brain injury patients.
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Who are the winners of the Psychology Prizes of 2023?
Psychology teacher of the year is Marc Molendijk. The Master Thesis Awards are for Kim Houwaart and Linda Bomm. Hans van Lennep wins the PhD Publication Prize; Nina Komrij wins the PhD Wild Card: Societal Impact. The Support & Management staff Prize is for the whole Psychology Institute Office and Remond…
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Educational Science (MSc)
The Master’s specialisation Educational Science offers students cutting-edge insights into how individuals develop and learn and how education can be optimized to include every learner.
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Countering Terrorist Narratives: Assessing the Efficacy and Mechanisms of Change in Counter-narrative Strategies
This study presents the findings of a laboratory-based experiment testing hypothesised processes implicated in the prevention of violent radicalisation through counter-narratives. The central aims of the study were to contribute to counter-narrative theory, whilst highlighting the value of experimental…
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About
Speech Prosody is the biennial meeting of the Speech Prosody Special Interest Group (SProSIG) of the International Speech Communication Association (ISCA).
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Cognitive tool for the swamp
Fred Janssen is curious about how best to teach students and students to gain a good understanding of complex ‘swamp situations’. This is the subject of his inaugural lecture as Professor of Science Education at the ICLON and the Faculty of Science. Inaugural address 19 June 2017.
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Socially Embedded AI Systems
This interdisciplinary research project explores several adaptive machine learning methods which can give insight into the interaction between human and machine. The ultimate goal is open and natural communication between humans and AI that should result in mutual trust, cooperation and coordination…
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Aspects of Record Linkage
Promotores: Prof.dr. J.N. Kok, Prof.dr. C.A. Mandemakers, Co-Promotor: G. Bloothooft
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Programme structure
This programme is aimed at students who have a strong interest in programming and computer science, as well as an interest in the cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence.