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| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Eric Marcel Mayor (ericmarcel.mayor@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This master project is focused on the understanding of specific phobias from a multi-modal perspective. Studies have shown that specific phobias have a point prevalence up to 27% among women and 12 % among men (Fredrikson et al., 1996). To date, instruments used to understand specific phobias have mostly - but not only - been self-reports (interviews or questionnaires). A main aim of the Research Domain Criteria framework (see Cuthbert, 2014) is to extend the modalities of investigation in mental illnesses research. The proposed master thesis topic is grounded in such an approach and aims at exploring the opportunities of virtual reality and machine learning in this area. Examples of possible modalities under scrutiny include: behavioral (e.g., movement), cognitive-emotional (e.g., questionnaire instruments), and physiological data (e.g., electrodermal activity). Enrolled students will first acquire knowledge on related topics and will participate in developing research questions. They will also participate in running an empirical study. Their tasks might include: study preparation, participant recruitment, as well as collection, preparation and analysis of data. It is planned that students will work together until this stage. Then they will work on their master thesis independently. |
| Bibliography | Cuthbert, B. N. (2014). The RDoC framework: facilitating transition from ICF/DSM to dimensional approaches that integrate neuroscience and psychopathology. World Psychiatry, 13, 28-35. Diemer, J., Vennewald, N., Domschke, K., & Zwanzger, P. (2010). Therapy-refractory panic: current research areas as possible perspectives in the treatment of anxiety. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 260, 127-131. Fredrikson, M., Annas, P., Fisher, H., Wikm G. (1996). Gender and age differences in the prevalence of specific fears and phobias. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 34, 33-39. |
| Weblink | Mastermatch |
| Admission requirements | Bachelor's Degree. |
| Course application | Die verbindliche Vergabe der Masterprojekte wird über den Mastermatch geregelt. Ab dem 1. Dezember 2020 können die für das Frühjahrssemester zur Auswahl stehenden Masterprojekte über den Mastermatch eingesehen werden (aktivierter VPN erforderlich) und ab dem 1. Februar 2021 sind Anfragen zur Aufnahme in Masterprojekte möglich. Die Zuteilung durch die Dozierenden erfolgt zwischen dem 1. bis 28. Februar 2021. Auf dem Mastermatch werden nur Masterprojekte aufgeführt, die neue Studierende aufnehmen (Anzahl gemäss Angabe). Nach der Zusage durch Dozierende kann das betreffende Masterprojekt via MOnA belegt werden. Weitere Angaben finden sich auf der Website der Fakultät für Psychologie. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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| Comments | Dates by arrangement with the lecturer. |
No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Module: Master's Project in Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience (Master's Studies: Psychology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | For the master project 4 KP can be acquired. For the regular obligatory participation in the master colloquium an additional 1 KP is acquired. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Psychology, studiendekanat-psychologie@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Psychology |