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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
VVZ CR 2.4

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:42

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

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