Psychology LU Leiden: Assortmentpointer for summaries and study assistance with the Bachelor and Masters

Overview mandatory study material and examinfo

BLOCK 1

Introduction to Psychology

• Readings:
  • Book: Psychology by Gray & Bjorklund, 8th edition

    • week 1: ch 1,2.3

    • week 2: ch 4,5

    • week 3: ch 6,7

    • week 4: ch 8,9

    • week 5: ch 10

    • week 6: ch 11,12,13

    • week 7: ch 14,15,16 

• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of a multiple choice exam (70%) and the work-group sessions (30%)
• Examdates: 25 October 2024 + 21 January 2025 (resit)

Introduction to Methodology and Statistics

• Readings:
  • Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods by Leary, 6th edition
  • Statistical Methods for Psychology by Howell, 2014 or 2021 edition

    • week 1: Leary ch 1,2 

    • week 2: Leary ch 3 (pp.63-66), 4, 5

    • week 3: Leary ch 6 (pp.131-146) Howell ch 1 (1.1-1.3), 2 (2.1,2.2,2.7,2.8,2.9)

    • week 4: Howell ch 2 (2.3, 2.5) , 3 (3.1,3.2, 3.5)

    • week 5: Leary ch 7 (pp. 156-171), 6 (pp. 138-146)

    • week 6: Leary ch 9, 10

    • week 7: Leary ch 13, 14

• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of a multiple choice exam (70%) and an R skills test (30%)
• Examdates: 21 October 2024 + 20 January 2025 (resit)

History of Psychology

• Readings: Chapters on History of Psychology by Van der Velde & Uithol

  • week 1: ch 1,2

  • week 2: ch 3,4 

  • week 3: ch 3 The empiricists, 17th and 18th century 

  • week 4: ch 4 Psychology as a science 

  • week 5: ch 6 Freud and psychoanalysis 

  • week 6: ch 5 the science of behavior 

• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of a multiple choice exam (70%) and the practice sessions (30%)
• Examdates: 23 October 2024 + 23 January 2025 (resit)

BLOCK 2

Inferential Statistics

• Readings: Statistical Methods for Psychology by Howell, UL 2014 or 2021 edition

  • week 1: CH4

  • week 2: 

  • week 3:

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• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of a multiple choice exam (70%) and an R skills test (30%)
• Examdates: 16 December 2024 + 29 January 2025 (resit)

Personality, Clinical and Health Psychology

• Readings: Introduction to personality, clinical & health psychology, UL edition

  • week 1: Nolen-Hoeksema CH1,CH2,CH3 & CH7

  • week 2: Nolen-Hoeksema CH5, CH15, Larsen & Buss CH9

  • week

Overview mandatory study material and examinfo

BLOCK 1

Introduction to Psychology

• Readings:
  • Book: Psychology by Gray & Bjorklund, 8th edition

    • week 1: ch 1,2.3

    • week 2: ch 4,5

    • week 3: ch 6,7

    • week 4: ch 8,9

    • week 5: ch 10

    • week 6: ch 11,12,13

    • week 7: ch 14,15,16 

• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of a multiple choice exam (70%) and the work-group sessions (30%)
• Examdates: 25 October 2024 + 21 January 2025 (resit)

Introduction to Methodology and Statistics

• Readings:
  • Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods by Leary, 6th edition
  • Statistical Methods for Psychology by Howell, 2014 or 2021 edition

    • week 1: Leary ch 1,2 

    • week 2: Leary ch 3 (pp.63-66), 4, 5

    • week 3: Leary ch 6 (pp.131-146) Howell ch 1 (1.1-1.3), 2 (2.1,2.2,2.7,2.8,2.9)

    • week 4: Howell ch 2 (2.3, 2.5) , 3 (3.1,3.2, 3.5)

    • week 5: Leary ch 7 (pp. 156-171), 6 (pp. 138-146)

    • week 6: Leary ch 9, 10

    • week 7: Leary ch 13, 14

• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of a multiple choice exam (70%) and an R skills test (30%)
• Examdates: 21 October 2024 + 20 January 2025 (resit)

History of Psychology

• Readings: Chapters on History of Psychology by Van der Velde & Uithol

  • week 1: ch 1,2

  • week 2: ch 3,4 

  • week 3: ch 3 The empiricists, 17th and 18th century 

  • week 4: ch 4 Psychology as a science 

  • week 5: ch 6 Freud and psychoanalysis 

  • week 6: ch 5 the science of behavior 

• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of a multiple choice exam (70%) and the practice sessions (30%)
• Examdates: 23 October 2024 + 23 January 2025 (resit)

BLOCK 2

Inferential Statistics

• Readings: Statistical Methods for Psychology by Howell, UL 2014 or 2021 edition

  • week 1: CH4

  • week 2: 

  • week 3:

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  • week 7:

• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of a multiple choice exam (70%) and an R skills test (30%)
• Examdates: 16 December 2024 + 29 January 2025 (resit)

Personality, Clinical and Health Psychology

• Readings: Introduction to personality, clinical & health psychology, UL edition

  • week 1: Nolen-Hoeksema CH1,CH2,CH3 & CH7

  • week 2: Nolen-Hoeksema CH5, CH15, Larsen & Buss CH9

  • week

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• Book title: Psychometrics
• Subtitile: An introduction
• Author: Furr
• Edition: 4th edition and 3rd edition

Overview mandatory study material and examinfo

BLOCK 1

Developmental Psychopathology

• Readings:
  • Book: Abnormal child and adolescent psychology with DSM-V updates by Wicks-Nelson & Israel, 9th edition
    • Week 1: Chapter 1,2,3,5
    • Week 2: Chapter 6,7
    • Week 3: Chapter 8
    • Week 4: chapter 11,12
    • Week 5: Chapter 9,10
    • Week 6: Chapter 13
    • Week 7: Chapter 13
  • Articles: via Brightspace
• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of the multiple choice exam (70%) and the work-group sessions (30%)
  • Monday 21 October 9:00-11:00 

Psychometrics

• Readings:
  • Book: Psychometrics: An introduction by Furr, 4th edition
    • Week 1: Chapter 1,2,3 
    • Week 2: Chapter 5,6,7
    • Week 3: Chapter 8,9
    • Week 4: Chapter 4
    • Week 5: Chapter 12
    • Week 6: Chapter 14
    • Week 7: Chapter 10,11
  • Workbook: to order via Readeronline
  • Additional texts: via Brightspace
• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of the multiple choice exam (60%) and the practical skills test (40%)
  • Wednesday 23 October 8:00-10:00 

Stress, Health and Disease

• Readings:
  • Book: Stress and Health: Biological and Psychological Interactions van Lovallo, 3rd edition
    • Week 1: Chapter 1,2
    • Week 2: Chapter 3,4,5,6
    • Week 3: Chapter 4,8
    • Week 4: Chapter 6,7
    • Week 5: Chapter 9,10,11
  • Ariticles: via Brightspace 
• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of the multiple choice exam (70%) and the practice sessions (30%)
  • Friday 25 October 9:00-11:00

Perspective on Career Planning (POCP)

• Readings: articles
• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of the seminar grade (90%) and the career event grade (10%).
  • The seminar grade is a weighted average of the module grade (70%) and the task grade (30%). The module grade is an average of two module assignments. The task grade is an average of two polls (30% in total), personal development assignment (40%) and personal reflection assignment (30%)
  • The career event grade is based on a report following an approved career event

BLOCK 2

Consciousness

• Readings: The Science of Consciousness: Waking, Sleeping and Dreaming by Harley – 1st edition

  • week 1: CH1 & CH2

  • week 2: CH3 & CH7

  • week 3: CH8 & CH9

  • week 4: CH10 & CH11

  • week 5: CH4 & CH5

  • week 6: CH14 & CH17 

  • week 7: CH15 & CH16

• Examinfo: the final grade is a weighted average of the exam (60%) and a paper (40%)
• Examdates: 16 December 2024 + 30 January 2025 (resit)

Group Dynamics

• Readings:
  • Group Dynamics by Forsyth – 7th edition with the exception of chapters 1,2

Study Guide with summaries and study assistance for:

• Book title: Psychological communication
• Subtitle: Theories, roles and skills for counsellors
• Authors: Lang and Van der Molen
• Edition: 2nd edition

Studiegids met samenvattingen en studiehulp voor:

• Boektitel: Cultural Psychology
• Auteur: Heine
• Druk: 4e druk, 3e druk en 2e druk

About The Psychology of Advertising

• In today's media-saturated world, advertising stands as a ubiquitous force, shaping our perceptions, influencing our choices, and subtly guiding our decisions. While the effectiveness of advertising has long been recognized, its underlying psychological mechanisms remain a source of fascination and investigation within the realm of consumer behavior research.
• The Psychology of Advertising by Fennis and Stroebe presents a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the psychological principles that underpin effective advertising and its impact on consumer behavior. This academic work meticulously examines the various ways in which advertisers manipulate our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to influence our purchasing decisions.

Unveiling the Mechanisms of Attention Capture and Persuasion

• The authors delve into the intricacies of attention capture and maintenance, revealing how advertisers employ captivating narratives, intriguing visuals, and catchy slogans to grab our attention in a cluttered media landscape and maintain it throughout the advertising message. They scrutinize the psychological mechanisms that influence our beliefs, attitudes, and intentions to purchase, from the power of social proof to the effectiveness of fear appeals.

Exploring the Role of Emotions in Advertising Persuasion

• Fennis and Stroebe shed light on the profound impact of emotions in advertising, demonstrating how advertisers masterfully employ a range of emotional appeals to create a connection with their brand and influence consumer choices. From fear-based tactics that prey on our insecurities to aspirational appeals that promise us a better life, advertisers tap into our emotional desires to make us more susceptible to their influence.

Deciphering the Art of Memory Encoding and Retrieval

• The authors delve into the intricacies of memory encoding and retrieval, illuminating how advertising information is stored and recalled in our minds, influencing our future purchasing decisions. They meticulously examine how familiarity, repetition, and vividness play a crucial role in brand recall and consumer recognition.

Unraveling the Psychology of Social Influence in Advertising

• Fennis and Stroebe shed light on the sophisticated strategies employed by advertisers to harness social norms, peer pressure, and group dynamics to enhance their marketing efforts. They scrutinize how celebrity endorsements, testimonials, and social proof influence our perceptions and purchasing decisions, revealing the underlying psychological processes at play.

Navigating the Complexities of Consumer Decision-Making

• The authors embark on a comprehensive examination of the factors that influence our consumer decision-making processes. They delve into the interplay of cognitive, affective, and social factors that shape our perceptions of products and brands, ultimately guiding our purchasing decisions.

Empowering Critical Thinking and Informed Consumer Choices

• Fennis and Stroebe emphasize the significance of critical thinking in navigating the world of advertising. They provide students with the tools to recognize the

Studiegids met samenvattingen en studiehulp voor:

• Boektitel: Emotion Science
• Auteur: Fox
• Druk: 1e druk

Studiegids met samenvattingen en studiehulp voor:

• Boektitel: Psychopharmacology
• Auteur: Ettinger
• Druk: 2e druk

Article summaries with Applied Cognitive Psychology at Leiden University - 2024/2025

• Summaries with the prescribed articles of Applied Cognitive Psychology - Study year 2024-2025

Article summaries with Clinical Psychology at Leiden University

• Summaries with the prescribed articles of Clinical Psychology - Study year 2024/2025

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• Book title: Thinking, fast and slow
• Author: Kahneman
• Edition: 1st edition

What is the book 'Thinking, fast and slow' by Kahneman about?

• Thinking, Fast and Slow is an internationally renowned book written for anyone interested in personal well-being and human development.The book gives a schematic explanation of how people can make better choices by describing how our thinking interprets past, future, and present situations in correct and incorrect ways.
• Thinking, fast and slow’, a New York Times bestseller and multiple prize winner, is a highly praised book that provides us many insights into the human mind. It is seen as a guide to detecting and correcting our biased misunderstandings of the world. We see ourselves as rational thinkers and decision makers, but this book demonstrates how we are subject to many systematic errors, which we are not even aware of or tend to ignore.
• The author, Daniel Kahneman, won the Nobel Prize in economics in 2002. Kahneman collaborated with psychologist Amos Tversky until his death in 1996, they together produced a fair amount of the research mentioned in this book. He brings in his own research, as well as that of other renowned experts (psychologists, economists, statisticians). Kahneman (1934) is Eugene Higgins Professor of Psychology Emeritus at Princeton University and Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs Emeritus at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Kahneman is considered one of the greatest psychologists. He provides new insights into the understanding of risk, cognitive psychology, behavioral economics, the study of well-being and happiness and the analysis of reason and rationality. It is not only an important read for people who want to learn about human behaviour, the findings are valuable to investors, businesses, consumers, teachers, physicians, politicians, marketers and many others.
• The book focuses mostly on biases of intuition. Kahneman’s aim is improving the ability to identify and understand errors of judgment and choice, particularly in ourselves, by presenting a view of how the mind works that draws on recent developments in social and cognitive psychology (as opposed to many authors who discuss earlier research). One of these developments is the better understanding of the flaws and wonders of intuitive thought.
• The book is mainly about the distinction between fast and slow thinking, which Kahneman refers to as ‘System 1’ and ‘System 2.“Thinking, fast and slow’ is divided into five parts. Parts 1 discusses the basis elements of this two-system approach to judgment and choice. It demonstrates the distinction between System 1 (automatic operations) and System 2 (controlled operations) and how associative memory, the heart of System 1, consistently creates a coherent interpretation of what is happening around us. This automatic process underlies intuitive thinking and explains the heuristics of judgment. Part 2 is about new insights into judgment heuristics and why it is so hard to think statistically in contrary to thinking associatively. Part 3 demonstrates a significant limitation of our mind: the excessive confidence

Study material and exam info

Blocks 1 & 3

Applied Cognitive Psychology

• Study material: Articles via Brightspace
• About the exam: The final grade is a weighted average of the exam (40%) and two projects (60%)
• Examdates: 22 oktober 2024

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

• Study material: Articles via Brightspace
  • week 1:
    • Scherer, K.R. (2000). Emotion. In M. Hewstone & W. Stroebe (Eds.). Introduction to Social Psychology: A European perspective (3rd. ed., pp. 151-191). Oxford: Blackwell
  • week 2:
    • Buss, K.A., & Kiel, E.J. (2004). Comparison of sadness, anger, and fear facial expressions when toddlers look at their mothers. Child development, 75, 1761-1773. 
    • Novin, S., Bos, M.G.N., Stevenson, C.E., Rieffe, C. (2018). Adolescents’ responses to online peer conflict: How self-evaluation and ethnicity matter. Infant Child Development, 27:e2067 
  • week 3:
    • van Zonneveld, L., Platje, E., de Sonneville, L., Van Goozen, S., & Swaab, H. (2017). Affective empathy, cognitive empathy and social attention in children at high risk of criminal behaviour. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 58(8), 913-921.
    • Glenn, A. L., & McCauley, K. E. (2019). How biosocial research can improve interventions for antisocial behavior. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 35(1), 103-119. 
  • week 4:
    • Broekhof, E., Bos, M. G. N., & Rieffe, C. (2021). The roles of shame and guilt in the development of aggression in adolescents with and without hearing loss. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, 49, 891-904. doi: 10.1007/s10802-021-00769-1.
    • Tangney, J. P., Stuewig, J., & Mashek, D. J. (2007). Moral emotions and moral behavior. Annual Review of Psychology, 58, 345-372. 
  • week 5:
    • Sheeber, L. B. et al. (2009). Dynamics of affective experience and behavior in depressed adolescents. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 50, 1419-1427.
    • Du Pont, A., et al. (2018). Rumination and psychopathology: Are anger and depressive rumination differentially associated with internalizing and externalizing psychopathology? Clinical Psychological Science, 6, 18-31. 
  • week 6:
    • Wierenga L.M., Ruigrok A., Aksnes E.R., Barth C., Beck D., Burke S., et al. (2024). Recommendations for a better understanding of sex and gender in the neuroscience of mental health. Biol Psychiatry Glob Open Sci. 4100283 
  • week 7:
    • Krieger, Piškur, B., Schulze, C., Jakobs, U., Beurskens, A., & Moser, A. (2018). Supporting and hindering environments for participation of adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping