While psychological science has made tremendous strides in understanding pathology, explaining weaknesses and treating illness, the past two decades have seen the birth of a new wave in psychology - one that explores human flourishing. What is a good...
‘The limits of my language mean the limits of my world’ (Wittgenstein). The importance of Language in Psychology cannot be stressed enough: Language is inextricably intertwined with cognition, learning, culture, our understanding of the world and...
The course will analyze the interaction of biological, psychological and social determinants of the individual’s mental functioning and behavior and different approaches to mental healthcare; emphasis being placed on both the theoretical and...
This course explores the history and development of psychology in Paris (and Europe). It aims to raise students' awareness of the role and representation of psychologists and their tools in Parisian society. To this end, we will present the main...
This course explores the history and development of psychology in Vienna in the context of 19th century Viennese society. We will cover the classical theory of psychoanalysis, concentrating on the work of Sigmund Freud and the Post-Freudians...
The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive view of the biopsychosocial framework of human well-being and health. We will cover the evidence supporting the role of psychosocial determinants and stress in health. In-class discussions are...
The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive view of the biopsychosocial framework of human well-being and health and its implications. We will cover evidence supporting the role of psychosocial determinants of health, and chronic stress as...
The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive view of the biopsychosocial framework of human well-being and health and its implications. We will cover evidence supporting the role of psychosocial determinants of health, and chronic stress as...
This course assumes students have taken at least one introductory course in psychology and are generally familiar with the basic concepts of Freudian psychology. The course explores the state of medicine in 19th Century Viennese society to help...
The course examines the interaction of biological, psychological, and social and cultural factors influencing adult and aging populations from a lifespan perspective. Students will deepen their understanding of key developmental challenges faced by...