Will it rain tomorrow? Shall I buy a travel insurance? Is this person quilty? And should I worry about this medical test outcome? We all face a perplexing array of judgments and decisions every day. In this course, we review the main theories in judgment and decision making, and we consider applications in both every day and professional decision problems.
Coordinator
Dr. F. Poletiek
Room 2-B24
Tel.: 071-5273641
E-mail: poletiek@fsw.leidenuniv.nl
Objectives
Specialized knowledge about psychological theories of judgment and decision making, and reflection on possibilities and limitations of applying this knowledge in various practical domains.
Literature
Newell, B.R., Lagnado, D.A., and Shanks, D.R. (2007). Straight Choices. The psychology of decision making. Psychology Press.
Further reading to be selected in research groups
Examination
Exam; multiple choice and essay questions about the book
Report of results of an experiment carried out in research group (group work)
Presentation of research proposal
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Requirement(s) for application or advice
Master students specialisation Applied Cognitive Psychology
Education method(s)
Lectures (including guest lectures from professional decision making experts)
Workgroup sessions (compulsory)
Enrolment
Introduction and enrollment for courses of the first semester will take place August 27th 2009. Introduction and enrollment for courses of the second semester will take place in January 2010. More information will be available at the website of the Department of Psychology.
NB: Exam and re-exam registration will take place via U-Twist, and will be open between a month and a week before the (re)exam. Students who don’t register, cannot participate in the (re)exam.
Blackboard
Information on Blackboard site