The Social Psychology Lab
The SP Lab primarily hosts studies conducted at the Department of Social Psychology. These studies usually investigate the areas of Economic, Social, and Work & Organizational Psychology.
These disciplines are interested in how individuals interact in groups to make judgments and decisions, and how this contributes to different social, economic, organizational, and societal outcomes.
Lab News
The SP Lab is hosting a new study!
If you are interested in participating in a 25-minute study on AI, medical, and economic decision making, and in earning 0.5 course credits, up to 5€, and a piece of candy, follow this link
For Researchers
Lab Inventory
In addition to two behavioral labs that are equipped with a total of 24 regular PCs (mouse and keyboard setup) in cubicles, and an interactive space in the middle, we also have equipment to look at physiological parameters.
Specifically, we do research using thermal cameras, eye tracking systems, and psychophysiological measures such as heart rate or facial muscle activity, which usually happens in our physiology lab.
If you have more detailed questions about the available equipment at the Social Psychology lab, please contact Dr. Thorsten Erle.
How to apply for a study
The Social Psychology lab makes it very simple to book the lab and get started with your research. You can also indicate which pieces of equipment you need for your study in the lab application form, which we always update when new equipment comes in.
To register for your study, you will need to have the following documents ready beforehand:
- Materials/Equipment required for the study
- Names of all the test leaders
- Description of your study
- Research proposal
- Ethics approval
- Schedule of the study
Research topics at our department, for example, include digital technologies and well-being (e.g., video games, new ways of working, digital communication, etc.), determinants of economic decision-making (e.g., greed, honesty, institutional trust and punishments, perspective-taking), and intergroup processes (e.g., ostracism, coalition formation, romantic relations and dating).
For participants
The studies in this lab therefore usually involve real or imagined interactions with other people, and you can look forward to completing different types of exciting behavioral tasks and games investigating these topics in one of our two large behavioral labs.
How to participate in studies
Would you like to participate in one of the Social Psychology studies? You can register for these studies through SONA. To login, use your personal TiU credentials.
Are you a psychology bachelor student and do you need more experimental subject hours (ESH)? For studies of 60 minutes, you will obtain 1 credit and for studies of 30 minutes, 0.5 credits. These credits will be granted within 72 hours after the deadline of the study.
If you signed up for a study and cannot make it anymore, make sure to cancel your registration in time, or let the researcher or another contact person mentioned under the study know.
Lab Location
The Social Psychology Lab (SP Lab) is located in the basement of Simon Building (map of the Tilburg University campus). The participants are welcome to the lab after they have registered for a spot in an ongoing lab study via SONA.
Vacancies
Almost every year, we need new lab assistants for our team! Whenever we are hiring, we will announce these positions here. If you seek to proactively apply for a position as a lab assistant, feel free to share your CV and a letter of motivation with Thorsten.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where are my credits?
Your credits will be granted automatically within 72 hours after the deadline of the study. Please wait until 3 days after the study’s deadline before contacting us. If you still have not received your credits after these days, contact us so we can make sure your credits will be granted. Note: if you did not participate in the study you signed up for, you will not receive any credit granting.
Where is my payment?
If you participate in a study with monetary compensation, the money is awarded either directly in cash (if the researcher performing the study prefers this) or electronically via our finance department. Finances usually issues these payments once every two weeks. If you still have not received your payment after two weeks, contact us so we can make sure your money will be paid out. Note: if you did not participate in the study you signed up for, you will not receive any money.
Where is the SP lab?
The SP lab is in the Simon (S) building. When you enter the building, you will find the stair hall on your right. The SP lab is located in the basement. Going down one floor by elevator or stairs, you will find a hallway leading to the different labs. Should you still not be able to find it, then you can contact the phone number listed under the study information.
Lab team
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Dr. Thorsten Erle
Lab ManagerI am an assistant professor in Social Psychology at Tilburg University. I came to TiU at the end of 2019 and took on the role of the lab manager in 2021. My research interests are mainly in the areas of empathy, perspective-taking, and more recently digital text-based communication. More than that, I am a diverse methodologist, which led to me becoming the manager of our lab facilities.
Contact: t.m.erle@tilburguniversity.edu
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Josh Beem
Lab AssistantHello, my name is Josh Maria Beem and I am a bachelor student at Tilburg University. Currently I am writing my thesis on the effect of autistic traits on emotion processing. I am also a lab assistant at the Social psychology Lab.
You can contact me via: j.m.beem@tilburguniversity.edu
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Emilya Demirel
Lab AssistantHi everybody, my name is Emilya Asya Demirel, and I am currently finishing my bachelor in Psychology at Tilburg University. Additionally, I am doing an internship in the research department for clinical and medical psychology and I am a research assistant in the social psychology department. After completing my bachelor degree, I am planning to do a research master! :)
Feel free to contact me at: e.a.demirel@tilburguniversity.edu
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Sofunne Ohajunwa
Lab AssistantHi, my name is Sofunne Ohajunwa. I am currently a Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Masters students at Tilburg University. My research interests mainly include diversity and inclusion, but I am interests in many different facets of social psychology, which is why I joined the lab team!
If you need to contact me, my e-mail is s.j.ohajunwa@tilburguniversity.edu
