Prospectus | 08/09 - Psychology and Neuroscience - Maastricht ...

Prospectus Research Master Psychology 2008 • 2009
familiarize students with concepts and ideas from what is sometimes called “positive
psychology”. The aim is to provide students with an understanding that even under
unfavourable (genetic or environmental) circumstances people can maintain their
health and wellbeing.
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Topics
• Philosophical views of ‘positive psychology’
• Resilience factors for mental and physical health: the role of humour, optimism and
positive affect
• Buffering effects of the social environment on the adverse effects of trauma
• Trauma and personal growth
• Determinants of happiness
• Cultural differences in the experience of happiness and well-being
Instructional Approach
The seminar consists of interactive meetings, including lectures, group discussions, and
student presentations.
Form of Assessment
Written assignment.
5.3 Skills training
| 481PP Research Practicum Psychometrics– 2 credits
Coordinator: Jeffrey Roelofs, Clinical Psychological Science (FPN), Phone 38 81607,
50 Universiteitssingel, Room 1.357, E-mail: J.Roelofs@dep.unimaas.nl
Description of the Course
This training will focus on giving students hands-on experience with the application of
psychometrics. Students will work together in small groups on psychometric analyses
of existing research datasets, supervised by one or two faculty members. In addition to
scheduled lectures and discussions with experts in psychometrics, students will have
the opportunity to consult a statistician for their analyses. Beyond the primary goal
of learning more about how to evaluate and improve the psychometric properties of
research instruments, students will also become acquainted with current research on
psychopathology being conducted by senior staff, post-docs, and PhD students at the
UM.
Form of Assessment
Attendance at required sessions, participation, and a final written report.