The Department of Experimental and Applied Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on understanding human cognition and social behavior through rigorous research and education.
At the Department of Experimental and Applied Psychology, students and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds combine theoretical knowledge and rigorous methodology to solve applied problems in society and organizations. The department comprises three sections: Cognitive Psychology, Organizational Psychology, and Social Psychology. The department focuses on the theory of human social behavior and cognition, applying knowledge and methodology to solve societal and organizational problems. It consists of three sections: Cognitive Psychology, Organizational Psychology, and Social Psychology.
Psychological science is traditionally defined as the study of behavior; neuroscience as the study of the nervous system. As a Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences we are focused on understanding mind and behavior in terms of underlying psychological processes that have their genesis in neural activity in the brain.
In the Department of Psychology we focus on the investigation of behavior and its cognitive, neural and hormonal underpinnings in the full range of environmental situations. Our strengths lie in four broadly defined areas of development, cognition, neuroscience, and social and personality psychology. We develop and conduct theoretical and translational research to advance health and well-being.
The MA in Psychology program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers a conversion program for graduates without a psychology background, preparing them for further studies and careers in psychology.