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701-0721-00L 3 Credits BSC , DS D-USYS , D-GESS

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Psychology

Psychologie

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Ralph Hansmann, Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist, Dr. Angela Bearth

VVZ CR 2.4

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:25

Abstract

This course provides an introduction to psychological research and modelling, focusing on cognitive psychology and the psychological experiment. Participants learn to formulate problems for psychological investigation and apply basic forms of psychological experiment.

Objective

Students are able to - describe the areas, concepts, theories, methods and findings of psychology. - differentate scientific psychology from "everyday" psychology. - structure the conclusions and significance of an experiment. according to a theory of psychology. - formulate a problem for psychological investigation. - apply basic forms of psychological experiment.

Content

Einführung in die psychologische Forschung und Modellbildung unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der kognitiven Psychologie und des psychologischen Experiments. Themen sind u.a.: Wahrnehmung; Lernen und Entwicklung; Denken und Problemlösen; Kognitive Sozialpsychologie; Risiko und Entscheidung.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , DS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 60 minutes
Aids: None

Die obligatorische Durchführung eines benoteten Experiments mit zugehörigem Bericht zählt 40% zur Endnote.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Psychologie	Tue 14:15-16:00 (HG D 7.2)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
- Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (SiP courses are recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. All SiP courses are listed in Type A. Courses listed under Type B are only recommendations for enrollment for specific departments.)
  - Psychology, Pedagogics
Environmental Sciences Bachelor
- Social Sciences and Humanities
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    - Module Individual Sciences
  - Electives - new selsction (These elctives can be chosen in autumn semester 2022 alreday.This structure will be the only one starting autumn semester 2023.)
    - Social Sciences