Psychologie

Theory and History of Psychology studies psychology as a science, a discipline, and a profession. It's the only programme of its kind in Europe.

Our aim is to understand why psychology became the way it is, how it has been understood, how it negotiates its boundaries with other allied sciences, and how it could be improved. We focus on the social, methodological, philosophical, and conceptual issues that underlie contemporary psychology. For this reason, our programme will appeal particularly to students who wonder why things are the way they are, dare to question established truths, and dream about how they could be different.This is a programme for those who want to explore beyond statistical analyses of quantitative data and to learn about the various historical, cultural, and qualitative alternatives to the standard set of approaches in contemporary scientific psychology. Gaining access to a broader range of concepts, literature, and research methods will help you to identify and ask the most exciting and urgent questions, and discover new ways to consider their answers by looking at history, philosophy, public understanding, and sociology of science.Together with faculty and fellow students, you will set to work by reading deeply in both primary and secondary sources, examining popularizations, writing your own texts, presenting your own ideas, reconsidering your re

Wil jij je verdiepen in aandoeningen met impact op de hersenen en kennis verbinden aan herstel? Wil je kinderen, volwassen en ouderen helpen hun zelfstandigheid en kracht terug te vinden?

De toenemende aandacht voor neuropsychologische problematiek vraagt om goed opgeleide klinisch en wetenschappelijk neuropsychologen die:

• verschillende aandoeningen met impact op de hersenen kunnen onderzoeken — van ADHD en autisme tot neurodegeneratieve ziekten en traumatisch hersenletsel

• complexe aandoeningen adequaat diagnosticeren, behandelen én doorgronden via wetenschappelijk onderzoek

• kunnen werken met geavanceerde technieken zoals neuropsychologische tests, neuroimaging en elektrofysiologie zodat ze het brein in actie kunnen zien

• kennis combineren met praktische ervaring om levenskwaliteit van patiënten te verbeteren

• klinisch én onderzoekend kunnen opereren, bijvoorbeeld door een stage én een afstudeeronderzoek/thesis.

Met de kennis en vaardigheden die je in deze master opdoet, kun jij een verschil maken voor patiënten én voor de ontwikkeling van de neuropsychologie. Je leert aandoeningen onderzoeken, diagnosticeren en behandelen en (klinische) praktijkervaring met wetenschappelijk onderzoek combineren om herstel en levenskwaliteit te bevorderen.

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How can we develop the best athletes? How can teachers nurture pupils' talent and creativity in education and music? And how can we improve the selection of talented and creative employees, students, and athletes?

In any achievement domain, there is an increasing focus on the selection, development and promotion of talent and creativity. In this unique, internationally-oriented Master's programme you will develop the expertise to select, develop, and nurture talent and creativity in individuals and organizations across achievement domains.

You will learn about the (psychological) factors that explain talent and creativity, and directly put this knowledge into practice. You will learn coaching skills to enhance people's personal and professional potential. Furthermore, you will get in touch with organizations in the field that aim to improve the selection and development of talent and creativity.

We have a large network, which you can benefit from. We collaborate with different sports clubs and associations, the Ministry of Defense, (inter)national companies, as well as education and arts institutions. We can therefore offer a variety of internship places and master thesis opportunities. Moreover, the close connection of our program with the work field contributes to your employability.

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How can psychology help us understand and address major environmental challenges like climate change and the energy transition? Help drive change in human behaviour and build more sustainable systems!

In this master's track, taught by the world-leading Environmental Psychology group at the University of Groningen you get to explore how human behaviour interacts with environmental change and what motivates people to act sustainably. You will learn to apply psychological theories, research methods, and behavioural insights to address real environmental challenges and contribute to just and lasting transitions.This means you will: * Examine how natural and built environments affect well-being and behaviour, and how people's actions impact environmental quality* Analyse contradictions and emerging questions in environmental psychology, such as spillover effects and the balance between theory and impact* Learn how to translate psychological insights into practical solutions for challenges in energy use, climate adaptation, and social change* Gain hands-on experience with operationalising psychological constructs, choosing research designs, and writing a study proposal based on your own question* Work in diverse teams and engage with experts from government, NGOs and industry to develop integrative policy briefs and recommendations* Apply your knowledge in practice in your int

Past victimization, previous offending, psychopathology, aggression, being male: which of these variables might be the best predictor of future violent (re)offending?

And which variables might increase the chance of (re)victimization? How can interventions help to prevent crime? How can victims of violence and crime overcome their victimization?

If you are intrigued by questions about the psychology of violence and crime, and you are not satisfied with easy answers, consider entering the master's degree programme Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology. In this programme we aim to understand acts of violence and crime from both the victims' and the offenders' perspective.

You will gain a theoretical insight into the correlates of violence and crime and their consequences. Moreover, you will acquire practical skills to enable you to assess and intervene in both offender and victim contexts. Our unique integrative approach aims to highlight the many psychological nuances between the black-and-white of the victim and offender dichotomy.

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Hoe mensen zich – van baby tot volwassene – ontwikkelen in wisselwerking met hun omgeving, en hoe jij groei, veerkracht en welzijn kunt begeleiden en bevorderen. Dáár gaat deze mastertrack over.

In dit programma bestudeer je de ontwikkeling van mensen gedurende de hele levensloop. Vanuit een procesbenadering – waarbij je kijkt naar ontwikkeling als een voortdurend samenspel tussen individu en omgeving – leer je normale én problematische ontwikkeling herkennen, begrijpen en waar nodig bijsturen.

Je koppelt wetenschappelijke kennis aan praktijkervaring in onderwijs, zorg en begeleiding met als doel mensen te helpen zich verder te ontwikkelen in hun eigen context.

In deze master* analyseer je ontwikkelingsprocessen binnen gezin, school en maatschappij* verwerf je diepere kennis en inzicht in opvoeding en onderwijs in de praktijk, met aandacht voor preventie en begeleiding* leer je ontwikkelingsproblemen in gezin, school en jeugdzorg signaleren, diagnosticeren en begeleiden* stel je samen met de opleiding het vakkenpakket samen dat past bij jouw interesse en toekomstplannen, zodat je groeit naar de loopbaan die jij ambieert

Na afronding kun je je laten registreren bij het SKJ-beroepsregister en – met de juiste bachelorvakken – voldoen aan de toelatingseisen voor de GZ-opleiding.

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