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Experimental Psychology Laboratory
Associate Professor / AKIMOTO Yoritaka
- Investigate how mind and brain process information experimentally
- All aspects of daily human social life
- Both success and failure provide valuable growth experiences
Associate Professor / AKIMOTO Yoritaka
As an associate professor, he is approachable, usually gentle, and at times very dedicated in his guidance. He discusses students’ questions until they are fully satisfied, creating an atmosphere in the laboratory where students feel comfortable asking for advice.
Research Content
We conduct research with the aim of understanding human cognitive activity by regarding it as an information-processing system and examining its processing stages. Differences in cognition are mainly evaluated through the analysis of brain activity data obtained using devices such as electroencephalography and near-infrared spectroscopy, as well as subjective evaluations collected through questionnaires. When analyzing and evaluating data obtained from experiments, research is carried out through ongoing discussions between faculty members and students about the methods and content of the analysis.
A Day in the Lab
In the laboratory seminars, students present their individual research progress and introduce academic papers. By discussing the content as a group and identifying points of uncertainty, research can be carried out smoothly. In addition, study sessions are held on topics such as creating experimental programs using Python and learning how to operate experimental equipment. Research topics vary depending on each student’s interests, and when students encounter difficulties in their research, faculty members with broad knowledge and senior lab members provide support.
Thesis Subjects
- (M)The Effect of Deviations from the Fixed Rhythmic Pattern of Haiku on the Listener’s Brain Waves
- (M)The Effect of Fillers During Speech on the Listener’s Brain Activity in Response to Subsequent Utterances
- (M)An Examination of the Effects of a Fixation-Point Condition on the Reduction of VR Sickness and Habituation
The number of
PhD Graduates
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Major employers of Graduates
- NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation
- Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
- DNP Digital Solutions Co., Ltd.
- CRESCO Co., Ltd.
- U-DOM Co., Ltd.
- Jolly-Pasta Co., Ltd.
