Master Psychologie
Parcours Psychologie de la Cognition

Message of Centre of Decision Reserch https://cdr.leeds.ac.uk/

With apologies for errata in the previous message - our next Centre for Decision Research seminar is online via Teams and in person THIS week on Wednesday December 3rd. All are welcome. 

  CDR Autumn Seminar

How Do Individuals React to Information in Naturalistic Settings? Rational Decision Making in Elite Sports

Dr Scott Dickenson 

Department of Economics, University of Exeter

Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 2pm to 3pm (UK time)

University of Leeds, Charles Thackrah (SR G.07), 

Also online on Teams (meeting link here)

Abstract

Abstract: In many experimental settings, individuals appear to either underreact or overreact to information when making decisions about the future. Less is known about how individuals react to information when making decisions in naturalistic settings. In this paper, I study the ability of individual decision makers to incorporate information about past outcomes when making judgements about future outcomes in naturalistic settings using data on elite sports. In the setting under observation, fans make hundreds of decision relating to the future performance of elite athletes. Using variation in outcomes between athletes who took comparable actions, I show that fans correctly incorporate persistence in the data generating process into their predictions. Not only do fans react to information in the correct direction, but they also appear to react with the correct magnitude. This is consistent with fans rationally reacting to information. 

The speaker

Scott Dickenson is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University College London and the London School of Economics & Political Science, having recently submitted his PhD in Economics at the University of Exeter. Scott works at the intersection of behavioural & experimental economics and applied microeconomics. He uses large, observational datasets and causal inference methods to study information and beliefs, and judgement and decision making.

Future seminar: 

Wednesday December 10th 2.00 - 3.00 Dr Carlo Campagnoli (Department of Psychology, University of Leeds) Perception and Presence: Mechanisms Underlying Real-World Action and Virtual Immersion

We would like to draw your attention to the talks at this year’s virtual Brunswik Society Meeting (Dec. 5th, see agenda below, the booklet is available at: https://brunswiksociety.org/). It’s free (for members and non-members)! If you’d like to attend, then please email Gijs Holleman (g.a.holleman@tilburguniversity.edu) so you can receive the zoom link.

Agenda

Friday 5th December 2025, 11.45-14.15 EST (16.45-19.15 GMT) via Zoom

Opening Remarks – Thomas R. Stewart (University at Albany, USA)

Title: On the Ecological Rationality of Socioeconomic Differences in Judgment and Decision-Making

Presenter/Authors: Simon Ciranka (Center for Adaptive Rationality, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin, GER)

Title: The Pick-the-Winner-Picker Heuristic: Preference for Categorically Correct Forecasts

Presenters/Authors: Jon Bogard (Washington University in St. Louis, USA)

Title: Categorical Encoding Disrupts Probability Learning

Presenters/Authors: Jay Naborn (Washington University in St. Louis, USA)

Title: Heuristics: How Simple Models of the Mind can Serve as Tools for Transparent Scientific Justification

Presenters/Authors: Ulrich Hoffrage and Julian N. Marewski (University of Lausanne, CHE)

Discussion Paper: Possibilities for neo-Brunswikian Research in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Presenters: Esther Kaufmann (University of Konstanz, GER), Gijs A. Holleman (Tilburg University, NLD), Mandeep K. Dhami (Middlesex University, London, UK)

Closing Remarks – Robert M. Hamm (University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, USA)

Virtual Social/Networking Hour!!! 

Friday 5th December 2025, starts 14.30 EST (19.30 GMT) 

Free Event – Invites/Link will be sent to Meeting Delegates

The Organization Team Looks Forward to Seeing You:

Mandeep Dhami, Gijs Holleman & Esther Kaufmann

Our next Centre for Decision Research seminar is online via Teams and in person next week on Wednesday November 26th. All are welcome. 

  CDR Autumn Seminar

Revisiting framing effects: integrating multiple valence frames in choice modelling 

OLIVIA BARNES

Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds

Wednesday 26th November 2025, 2pm to 3pm (UK time)

University of Leeds, Charles Thackrah (SR G.07), 

Also online on Teams (meeting link here)

Abstract

Valence framing, where equivalent information is presented in either a positive or negative light, is a nuanced topic that has previously not been well accounted for in choice modelling literature. We endeavour to introduce a valence framing typology into a choice modelling study in a transport context, to illustrate that different types of framing should be acknowledged more thoroughly, because this better reflects realistic decision environments. We conduct a stated choice survey where three valence framing types are investigated simultaneously in one, multi-attribute decision context, which has yet to be explored. We ask participants to make sequential choices between two trains, where the attributes of seat availability, service quality and relative CO2 emissions are framed using different valences and types of framing: risky-choice, attribute and goal framing. While no framing interaction effects are identified, we find a difference in preferences for CO2 emission levels, depending on whether information is presented as a gain or loss. We discuss the potential reasons for a lack of risky-choice and attribute framing effects, including both theoretical and methodological explanations. We explore further avenues for analysis that could refine and add depth to these findings. By clarifying a typology, we can better understand expected valence framing effects in multi-attribute decision making and recognise the heterogeneity of these effects, thereby enhancing the interpretation of framing results in choice modelling research. Furthermore, results could be valuable from a marketing perspective, illustrating how the presentation of CO2 emissions may nudge consumers toward more sustainable choices. 

The speaker

Olivia Barnes is a doctoral student at the Institute Transport Studies who completed both her undergraduate and masters degrees at the university of Leeds. Her masters dissertation explored goal framing effects in vaccination behaviour evaluating the Analytic Hierarchy Process method as the basis of a decision aid for patients facing vaccination decisions. Her doctoral research aims to bring together insights from psychology, econometrics and machine learning to build behavioural models that more accurately reflect real human decision-making behaviour.

Future seminars: 

Wednesday December 3rd 2.00 - 3.00 Dr Scott Dickenson (Department of Economics, University of Exeter) How Do Individuals React to Information in Naturalistic Settings? Rational Decision Making in Elite Sports?

Wednesday December 10th 2.00 - 3.00 Dr Carlo Campagnoli (Department of Psychology, University of Leeds) Perception and Presence: Mechanisms Underlying Real-World Action and Virtual Immersion

Our next Centre for Decision Research seminar is on Teams and in person this week on Wednesday November 5th. All are welcome. 

   CDR Autumn Seminar

Testing the effects of health-benefit, environmental-benefit and co-benefit priming for promoting sustainable food choice and their psychological mechanisms: A randomized controlled trial combined with eye tracking 

 Meijun Chen

University of Hong Kong

Wednesday 5th November 2025, 2pm to 3pm (UK time)

University of Leeds, Charles Thackrah (SR G.07), 

Also online on Teams (meeting link here)

Abstract

Promoting sustainable diets is consistently documented to be beneficial to health, the environment, and long-term food security. There remains limited understanding of the effects of activating the goal of sustainable diets for achieving co-benefits on sustainable food choice and the potential mechanisms. This study was a pre-registered online randomized controlled trial combined with eye tracking to compare the effects of three priming interventions: health-benefit priming (HP), environment-benefit priming (EP), and combined-benefit priming (CoP), on sustainable food choice. Sustainable food choice was assessed by a simulated online shopping task. Participants’ eye movement data were tracked while they were choosing foods during simulated online shopping. Participants’ executive function (EF), environmental value, health value, and social orientation value were also measured. The results showed a significant difference in sustainable food choices among the four groups, with CoP showing a significant increase compared to the control. The eye-tracking data revealed that the attention to sustainable foods with an eco-friendly logo mediated the association between priming and participants’ sustainable food choices. Furthermore, priming with the co-benefits of sustainable diets can be more effective for participants with greater delay discounting to increase their sustainable food choice. These findings suggest that priming with co-benefits of sustainable diets can be a promising strategy to support more sustainable food choice particularly for consumers with more difficulty delaying their immediate awards.

The speaker

Meijun Chen is a PhD student in the Division of Behavioural Science, School of Public Health, at the University of Hong Kong. She is currently part of a behavioural research team conducting research on sustainable food consumption, eating behaviours, climate change mitigation, and risk communication to support public health.  Her research interests focus on promoting healthy and sustainable eating styles, as well as their underlying psychological mechanisms, with a particular focus on interventions targeting automatic decision-making processes to promote behaviour change.

Dear colleagues,

The iSearch lab at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is advertising a position for a Doctoral Candidate or Postdoctoral Researcher. This is an open-topic position for doctoral or postdoctoral researchers who wish to pursue their own research ideas within the broad thematic areas of the lab. Rather than focusing on a predefined project, the position offers the opportunity to develop and conduct independent research that aligns with the lab’s interests in active learning, information search, decision-making, and cognition from a developmental perspective.

The iSearch lab's research is dedicated to various facets of cognitive development and learning processes in children. We employ a multidisciplinary approach that integrates methods from psychology, education, and technology to understand and enhance children's learning experiences, in particular the active learning strategies that they employ in dynamically changing environments.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Prof. Ruggeri and an interdisciplinary, international team, contributing to a creative and supportive research environment. We especially welcome applicants whose research ideas or methodological expertise bring new perspectives or complement existing projects, further advancing the lab’s mission to understand how humans learn, decide, and explore.

The advertised doctoral position will be based in Munich, Germany, and will be funded for a duration of 36 months for a Doctoral Candidate, or 24 months (with a possible extension of 12 months) for a Postdoctoral Researcher. The deadline for application is 23 November 2024. The position can be filled from February to May 2026.

Please see the advertisement below for more details, and please share it with potentially interested parties.

https://portal.mytum.de/jobs/wissenschaftler/NewsArticle_20251029_123312

Kind regards,

Sila Cakmak and Laura Schlingloff-Nemecz

The Constructive Disagreement Project, led by Professor Julia Minson at the Harvard Kennedy School, is seeking a full-time Research Fellow. This is an opportunity for a recent college graduate planning to apply to PhD programs, who has a strong interest in behavioral science and research on conflict, negotiations, and decision-making.

About the Position

The Research Fellow will become an integral member of the Constructive Disagreement Lab, collaborating with Professor Minson, graduate students, and other team members on a range of projects related to judgment, decision-making, and the practice of constructive disagreement. This is a full-time, paid position ideally suited for a graduate-school-bound student (e.g., pursuing a PhD, MA/MS) seeking hands-on research experience, mentorship, and opportunities for technical skill development.

Major Responsibilities

 *  Provide general research assistance, supporting graduate students and faculty across lab projects

 *  Develop, program, and administer surveys using Qualtrics

 *  Clean and analyze data, primarily using R

 *  Conduct qualitative data coding and organization, including working with open-ended responses and transcripts

 *  Assist with AI prompt engineering applications (e.g., large language model tools) and using Python to interact with OpenAI API

 *  Assist with literature reviews and manuscript preparation

 *  Troubleshoot technical issues and provide general research operations support

 *  Maintain regular communication with graduate students and participate in lab meetings

 *  Assist in study design and contribute creative input during experimental planning sessions

Qualifications

 *  Bachelor’s degree in psychology, behavioral science, economics, statistics, computer science, or a related discipline

 *  Demonstrated interest in behavioral science with a preference for a background in negotiations, communication, and decision-making research

 *  Proficiency in R (able to code, analyze data, and troubleshoot independently)

 *  Proficiency in Qualtrics survey design and deployment

 *  Interest in prompt engineering, large language models, or generative AI applications

 *  Minimum proficiency in Python (able to run and adapt basic scripts)

 *  Detail-oriented, with experience in academic formatting and reference management

 *  Highly organized, adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn new techniques

 *  Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented research environment

To apply, please respond to this email with your CV.

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Julia A. Minson

Professor of Public Policy

Harvard Kennedy School

Author of How to Disagree Better<https://www.amazon.com/How-Disagree-Better-Julia-Minson/dp/0593855000/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TTCW3E7H6Q8B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.K1FefaM7GFrFTPkVNLJVQxh8G39SD6kBOCwJ0EIKih7GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.7MXOEmUSfSkDK4JDt5ZvR-2YWB-EO1FOt9vipMxZqdM&dib_tag=se&keywords=julia+minson&qid=1757022639&sprefix=julia+minson%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1>

calendly.com/julia_minson<http://calendly.com/julia_minson>

Professor Maren Hoff is seeking a part-time Research Assistant/Predoc to assist with projects in consumer behavior at Harvard Business School (remote work may be possible). Tasks will include literature reviews, experimental designs, and analysis in R.

A degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Psychology or other related field (i.e., Economics, Neuroscience, etc.) and experience in experimental behavioral research are required. Specific experience with Qualtrics is a plus. This position is well-suited for pre-docs or master's students interested in pursuing a PhD in behavioral science, marketing, psychology, or related fields.

If you are interested, please send a CV and a brief statement of research experience/interest to mahoff@hbs.edu<mailto:mahoff@hbs.edu>.

Laura Kelley

Director - Research Staff Services

Harvard | Business | School

Baker Library | Bloomberg Center B93 | Boston, MA 02163

lkelley@hbs.edu<mailto:lkelley@hbs.edu> | Tel 617.495.5936

Bonjour à toutes et à tous.

Suite à la pré-rentrée générale à Paris 8, la rentrée de cette année pour les Master 1 Psychologie de la Cognition aura lieu le Mercredi 24 Septembre 2025 à 9h.

Pendant cette séance d'ouverture nous présenterons le master (planning de l'année, cours, organisation, présentation du site...).

Les cours commenceront le lendemain.

Nous nous retrouverons donc devant l'IPC (Facultés Libres de Philosophie et de Psychologie, 70, avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris) à 9h puis nous irons ensemble dans la salle Péguy.

Le planning de l'année est disponible sur la page "Programme" du site https://masterpc.paris-reasoning.eu/.

Bien cordialement

Jean Baratgin

Bonjour à toutes et à tous,

La rentrée de cette année pour les Master 2 Psychologie de la Cognition aura lieu le lundi 15 Septembre 2025 à 9h.

Pendant cette séance d'ouverture nous présenterons le master (planning de l'année, cours, organisation, présentation du site...).

Les cours commenceront dès le lendemain (8h30) par une conférence internationale sur les Rationalités Humaines et Artificielles (https://submissions.har-conf.eu/PlanningWeb.pdf) le Mardi 16, Mercredi 17, Jeudi 18 et Vendredi 19. La présence est obligatoire car la conférence correspond à la moitié de vos heures de l'UE1 et de l'UE2.

Les cours plus traditionnels commenceront ensuite la semaine suivante.

Nous nous retrouverons donc devant l'IPC (Facultés Libres de Philosophie et de Psychologie, 70, avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris) à 9h puis nous irons ensemble dans la salle Péguy.

Le planning de l'année est disponible sur la page "Programme" du site https://masterpc.paris-reasoning.eu/. Attention, ce planning est susceptible de changer dans le courant de l'année (vous devez vous connecter au site pour y accéder).

Nous encourageons fortement, pour les personnes effectuant un stage professionnel (permettant l'accès au titre à la fin du M2), à commencer vos recherches de stage dés à présent ! Vous avez, lors du premier semestre, la plupart des mercredi de disponible, puis à partir de décembre vous n’aurez plus de cours, vous permettant ainsi de réaliser à la fois votre mémoire de recherche et votre stage.

Bien cordialement

Jean Baratgin