200211 VU Cognitive Psychology and Neurosciences (2025S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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NUR FÜR MASTERSTUDIERENDE PSYCHOLOGIE
Achtung: Jede VU kann max. 1x absolviert werden. Sie müssen für das Modul A3 4 unterschiedliche VUs, mit unterschiedlichem Haupttitel absolvieren.
Achtung: Jede VU kann max. 1x absolviert werden. Sie müssen für das Modul A3 4 unterschiedliche VUs, mit unterschiedlichem Haupttitel absolvieren.
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 03.02.2025 09:00 to Th 27.02.2025 09:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 03.03.2025 09:00
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Tentative schedule:
Specific Schedule
05.03.25 Introduction, formalities, allocation of places
19.03.25 Introduction to Empirical Aesthetics
02.04.25 Special topics: Leder, Crone & Mikuni
09.04.25 Museum Study
Deadline for Assignment 1: 02.04.2025, 23:59
30.04.25 Special topics II Leder Zhou
07.05.25 Special topics: Leder & Matthew Pelowski
14.05.25 Homework 1 – Discussion of Homeworks and feedback
21.05.25 Sabine Pahl An Overview of Environmental Psychology
28.05.25 Sabine Pahl Motivations for Pro-Environmental Behaviour
04.06.25 Sabine Pahl Pro-Environmental Behaviour Interventions
11.06.25 Sabine Pahl Current topics
18.06.25 NO SEMINAR / Time for finishing 2nd assignment
Deadline for Assignment 2: 18.6.2025, 23:59
25.06.25 HL & SP Feedback 2nd Assignment, General Discussion & Implications
- Wednesday 05.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 19.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 26.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 02.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 09.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 30.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- N Wednesday 07.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 14.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 21.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 28.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 04.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 11.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 18.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
- Wednesday 25.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment and permitted materials
Participation in the sessions, with max 2 times absent; Minimum for passing the class is grade 4 for the two homeworks (reports, see Moodle for details for deadlines).
Participation in the sessions, with max 2 times absent; Minimum for passing the class is grade 4 for the two homeworks (reports, see Moodle for details for deadlines).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Participation in the sessions, max 2 times absent; Minimum for passing the class is grade 4 for the two homeworks (reports, which are each max. 1,000 words, plus references, 12p, single space, must be handed in online (see Moodle for details for deadlines). Homeworks can be checked for plagiarism. The final grade is a combination of the two grades for the homeworks (each 50%)
Participation in the sessions, max 2 times absent; Minimum for passing the class is grade 4 for the two homeworks (reports, which are each max. 1,000 words, plus references, 12p, single space, must be handed in online (see Moodle for details for deadlines). Homeworks can be checked for plagiarism. The final grade is a combination of the two grades for the homeworks (each 50%)
Examination topics
First homework: Assignment for Empirical Visual Aesthetics (Allgemeine Psychologie) - more info in VU
1. Homework Assignment
Based on the study by Knoll et al. (2014): Briefly describe and compare two aesthetic
experiences from your everyday life, relate these experiences to the study by Knoll et al. (2014);
then attempt to briefly assess them qualitatively (“What kind of experiences are these,
psychologically speaking?”) and quantitatively (frequency of occurrence). Finally, please present
a psychological question (including a research hypothesis) that you find interesting and worth
investigating in relation to these everyday experiences. Include other areas of psychology if
possible. Important: Briefly explain why this question is interesting (what research interest you
associate with it). Maximum of 1,000 words, plus references, 12p, singlSecond homework: Assignment for Environmental Psychology
Proposal for an intervention to strengthen pro-environmental behaviour
Develop an idea for an intervention to strengthen pro-environmental behaviour at the University of Vienna or in Vienna City, based on part 2 of the VU. The intervention needs to be justified based on existing evidence (i.e. a body of published research) and target a specific audience, context and behaviour. Maximum 1000 words, plus References, 12p, single space. A template for the proposal will be provided. Marking: Scientific background: 25%; Justification and soundness of intervention idea 25%; Critical evaluation of limitations 25%; Scientific layout and referencing 25%.
Suggested reference
van Valkengoed, A. M., Abrahamse, W., & Steg, L. (2022). To select effective interventions for pro-environmental behaviour change, we need to consider determinants of behaviour. Nature Human Behaviour, 6(11), 1482-1492.The final grade is a combination of the two grades for the homeworks (each 50%)
.Some more policy style references:
POST Note (2016) Green Space
1. Homework Assignment
Based on the study by Knoll et al. (2014): Briefly describe and compare two aesthetic
experiences from your everyday life, relate these experiences to the study by Knoll et al. (2014);
then attempt to briefly assess them qualitatively (“What kind of experiences are these,
psychologically speaking?”) and quantitatively (frequency of occurrence). Finally, please present
a psychological question (including a research hypothesis) that you find interesting and worth
investigating in relation to these everyday experiences. Include other areas of psychology if
possible. Important: Briefly explain why this question is interesting (what research interest you
associate with it). Maximum of 1,000 words, plus references, 12p, singlSecond homework: Assignment for Environmental Psychology
Proposal for an intervention to strengthen pro-environmental behaviour
Develop an idea for an intervention to strengthen pro-environmental behaviour at the University of Vienna or in Vienna City, based on part 2 of the VU. The intervention needs to be justified based on existing evidence (i.e. a body of published research) and target a specific audience, context and behaviour. Maximum 1000 words, plus References, 12p, single space. A template for the proposal will be provided. Marking: Scientific background: 25%; Justification and soundness of intervention idea 25%; Critical evaluation of limitations 25%; Scientific layout and referencing 25%.
Suggested reference
van Valkengoed, A. M., Abrahamse, W., & Steg, L. (2022). To select effective interventions for pro-environmental behaviour change, we need to consider determinants of behaviour. Nature Human Behaviour, 6(11), 1482-1492.The final grade is a combination of the two grades for the homeworks (each 50%)
.Some more policy style references:
POST Note (2016) Green Space
Reading list
Examination topics
Literature and specific instructions will be provided for each homework (description above). We also recommend to students in our Master G&G, to consider chapters of Jamie Ward, that might be relevant.
Additional Literature might be provided during individual sessions.
Literature and specific instructions will be provided for each homework (description above). We also recommend to students in our Master G&G, to consider chapters of Jamie Ward, that might be relevant.
Additional Literature might be provided during individual sessions.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: We 26.03.2025 14:26
Aims, contents, and method of the course
Students will learn about the topics and methods of two research groups. First, the Empirical Visual Aesthetics lab, with Empirical Aesthetics and Neuroaesthetics, will be introduced. If possible, a practical introduction of state-of-the-art measures, e.g., portable eye-movement measures, field studies, and brain stimulation, will be given. Second, the Environmental Psychology Research group will give an overview of topics related to Environment and Climate Change. There will be opportunities to take part in relevant research studies, too.