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Research

In our research, we are concerned with the development of statistical methods and cognitive models as well as their application to substantive issues in cognitive, social, and personality psychology.

Statistical and methodological topics

• Bayesian statistics and hierarchical modeling
• Cognitive modeling and multinomial processing tree (MPT) models
• Meta-analysis
• Statistical software and Monte Carlo simulations in R
• Effectiveness evaluation and change measurement

Thematic topics

• Decision research and strategy classification
• Inter-group contact
• Aggression and violence
• Lying and social desirability reduction
• The "Illusory Truth Effect"

Research funding and externally funded projects

• German Research Foundation: Research Training Group "Breaking Expectations
• Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities: WIN-Project "Shared Data Sources"