Vorlesungsverzeichnis
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Veranstaltungen von PD Dr. Timur Sevincer
Lehrveranstaltungen
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
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.
Advanced topics in General Psychology II (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Timur Sevincer
Termin:
wöchentlich | Dienstag | 14:15 - 15:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 40.255 Seminarraum
Inhalt: In this seminar, we will explore human behavior from an evolutionary perspective. We will delve into the evolutionary mechanisms (natural selection, kin selection, sexual selection) that have shaped human cognitive, emotional, and motivational tendencies over millions of years. Examples include our preference for greasy and sugary food, our inclination to experience emotions such as jealousy, disgust, and fear in specific circumstances, as well as our mate preferences. Furthermore, we will address questions like: Why do people help each other? Why do they hurt each other? Why do people fall in love? Why do they fall out of love? With whom do they fall in love? And what motivates them to care not only for their immediate and distal relatives but also for complete strangers? By the end of this seminar, participants will have gained insights into the intricate interplay between evolution, culture, and human behavior.