Psychology

Psychology is the key to understanding and modifying human behaviour and development. Our master covers a very wide range of areas, offers 11 tracks and a lot of room for your individual preferences. * Applied Cognitive Neuroscience(EN) cognitive brain functions: perception, attention, memory, and learning* Applied Social Psychology (EN) social psychological factors determining human behaviour* Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology (EN) the psychology of violence and crime in offender and victim contexts* Clinical Neuropsychology (EN) and Klinische Neuropsychologie (NL) assessment and treatment of cognitive brain disorders* Environmental Psychology (EN) the human dimension of environmental and energy-related problems, development of effective interventions to address these problems* Klinische Psychologie (NL) theory, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders* Ontwikkelingspsychologie (NL) developmental processes across the life-span* Talent Development and Creativity (EN) talent and creativity in individuals and organisations across achievement domains* Theory and History of Psychology (EN) critical assessment of psychological theories and methods through philosophical and historical research* Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (EN) factors influencing people's emotions and behaviour at work and consequences* DDM Sustainability and Environmental Psych

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