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Introduction to the discipline: Psychology (Vorlesung)

Dozent/in: Timur Sevincer

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 10:15 - 11:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 3.120 Seminarraum
Einzeltermin | Mi, 12.11.2025, 16:15 - Mi, 12.11.2025, 17:45 | C HS 5 | Prof. Trötschel: Additional introduction to experimental methods in Psychology

Inhalt: Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. As a discipline, it seeks to understand how humans and other animals perceive, think, feel, and act—ranging from basic neural processes to complex social interactions. Psychology is often described as a hub science because it connects and overlaps with numerous other fields, including biology, neuroscience, medicine, sociology, anthropology, and education. Insights from psychology help inform these disciplines, while also benefiting from their methods and discoveries. This course introduces students to the central concepts, findings, and debates within psychology. It will begin with an overview of the science of psychology and the scientific method, highlighting how psychological knowledge is built through empirical research. From there, we will examine the genetic and evolutionary roots of behavior, the basic building blocks of perception and consciousness, and the processes of learning, memory, thinking, and intelligence. Students will also explore topics related to motivation and emotion, as well as the patterns of growth and change emphasized in developmental psychology. The course will then turn to the study of social psychology and personality, before addressing the nature of mental disorders and their treatment. By engaging with these topics, students will gain a broad understanding of the major perspectives, methods, and applications of contemporary psychology.

Introduction to the discipline: Psychology - Group A (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Roman Trötschel

Termin:
 Einzeltermin | Mi, 15.10.2025, 12:15 - Mi, 15.10.2025, 13:45 | C 11.308 Seminarraum
wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 12:15 - 13:45 | 29.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 11.308 Seminarraum
Einzeltermin | Mi, 29.10.2025, 16:15 - Mi, 29.10.2025, 17:45 | C 11.308 Seminarraum | alternative date for the session on 22 October which is cancelled

Introduction to the discipline: Psychology - Group B (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Kai Zhang

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 12:15 - 13:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 11.307 Seminarraum

Introduction to the discipline: Psychology - Group C (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Kai Zhang

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 16:15 - 17:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 11.319 Seminarraum