School of Psychology and Psychotherapy
Chair of Fundamentals in Psychology
Exploring human experience and cognition
The Chair of Fundamentals in Psychology is dedicated to basic research in social psychology and the philosophy of cognition. Its focus is on the question of how human experience and cognition can be investigated through a methodologically sound application of introspection.
In addition, the Chair of Fundamentals in Psychology has worked with students to develop a programme on the humanities-based foundations of psychology: the ‘Integrated Curriculum for Anthroposophic Psychology (IBAP)’.
Chair holder
Univ.-Prof.
Ulrich Weger , Ph. D.
Chair holder
Faculty of Health (School of Psychology and Psychotherapy) | Chair of Fundamentals in Psychology
Programme Coordinator B.Sc. Psychologie
Faculty of Health (School of Psychology and Psychotherapy)
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 Witten
Room number: E.070
Research
The research carried out at the Chair aims to make empirical, theoretical and methodological contributions to the field of psychological foundations.
Research specialisations:
- Methodology for the introspective investigation of human experience and cognition,
- The foundations of a humanities-based psychology,
- Effects of mindfulness exercises.
Teaching
Since the School of Psychology and Psychotherapy was established, the Chair has been running projects and courses on basic research. These focus on distinguishing between the various dimensions of psychological phenomena, particularly with regard to differentiating between the behavioural, experiential and cognitive aspects of psychological processes. The Chair is responsible for teaching on the introductory modules of the Bachelor’s programme, in social psychology and in the empirical practical course.
Theses
Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD theses are available in the areas covered by the listed research specialisations (see the ‘Research’ section). Students interested in undertaking a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis should contact their supervisor no later than 8 or 12 months, respectively, before the planned submission date of their thesis.
The team at the Chair of Fundamentals in Psychology
Karina Hahn
Secretariat
Faculty of Health (School of Psychology and Psychotherapy) | Department office
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: E.073
Jonas Göken , M. Sc.
Researcher
Faculty of Health (School of Psychology and Psychotherapy) | Chair of Fundamentals in Psychology
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: E 74
Benedikt Hackert , M. Sc.
Researcher
Faculty of Health (School of Psychology and Psychotherapy) | Chair of Fundamentals in Psychology
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: E 74
Dr. phil.
Hannes Wendler , M. Sc., M. A.
Researcher
Faculty of Health (School of Psychology and Psychotherapy) | Chair of Fundamentals in Psychology
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: E. 74