Judgment and Decision Making

What it is about

You will get an introduction to central findings and theories of decision research. You will learn how people judge and decide under risk and uncertainty, which cognitive processes are involved and what role emotions play, how decision-making competence develops over the lifespan, and how to assess and improve decisions.

What you will be able to do

• Knowledge of central empirical findings of decision research
• Familiarity with important theoretical approaches for the analysis and evaluation of decisions
• Critical engagement with the limits and criticisms of current research
• Enhanced ability to present scientific findings

What the module consists of

• Student presentationsPresentation and discussion of empirical articles as the basis for the assessment
• Small group exercisesDiscussion and application of research results to real problems

Teaching method

• Student presentationsto deepen and present empirical research results
• Small group exercisesto discuss and practically apply findings