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When emotions help to remember – Biological psychologist Mathias Weymar researches the impact of emotions on memory
The day the Berlin Wall fell is remembered by many very vividly: Where they were when they heard about the opening of the border, what they did first,... more
Loss of control and unpredictability – Prof. Dr. Barbara Krahé on the psychosocial consequences of the corona pandemic
On the corona pandemic – contributions from the University of Potsdam The coronavirus does not only threaten people's physical health, but also presents them with the great challenge of avoiding personal contacts and... more
I See What You See - Potsdam Cognitive scientists develop models for predicting eye movements
For some time, cognitive scientists have been focusing on the human gaze, especially when it comes to reading and viewing images and objects. We know... more
Always a step ahead — Why working proactively makes you happier
The best way to kill an idea is to take it to a meeting. This slogan — not carved in stone, but embossed in metal — is on the consultation desk,... more
That Work Doesn‘t Make You Sick - A Start-up Team at the University of Potsdam Develops App Against Psychostress
Burnout, depression, anxiety: Psychostress pushes more and more working people into early retirement. But what actually is mental stress in the... more
So Close to a Robot – Researchers study the interaction between human and machine
Henry is tall, dark-haired, and has a gentle expression. He knows our favorite songs and tells jokes that make us laugh. Henry is not a man; he is a... more
Tracking down hunger with nose, ears and heart – Psychologists test a promising new therapeutic approach for eating and weight disorders
A crispy bread roll, a juicy mango, or a warming soup - our food appeals to many senses and usually serves more than just the need to fill the... more
Testing the Limits – A Special Research Area Investigates How Flexible Language Really Is
It’s Friday morning at a weekly market in Berlin. Those who visit the Maybachufer market in the district of Neukölln are treated to a little journey... more
Look Into My Eyes?! – A socio-psychological study explores the famous first impression
A glance is enough: in a fraction of a second, we get a first impression of someone – whether we find them likable or unlikable, attractive or... more