Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) • Psychologie

This 500-word summary earned an 8.7 in the Stress and Health course. It offers a clear, structured, and critical overview of Wang et al. (2023), a study investigating gene-environment interactions in anxiety and depression using the stress-diathesis model. The paper highlights key findings, strengths like the large longitudinal dataset, and limitations including recall bias and unmeasured confounders. Concluding with thoughtful implications for early intervention and personalised treatment, this...

These comprehensive Methodology 3 master notes cover all key topics in psychological research methods and statistics, including variability, measurement scales, hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVA, non-parametric tests, and more. The content is clearly structured by chapters and lectures, with detailed explanations, summaries, and examples. All lectures are covered, as well as the first 4 chapters of the book that are not covered in lectures but are in the syllabus. Also included are practice exa...

This was my final assignment for Statistics 1 at the VU, and I got an 8.5 for it. The report investigates the correlation between self-esteem and self-efficacy, using real student data, SPSS analysis, and proper APA-style reporting. It includes everything from a clear introduction and hypotheses to detailed methods, results (with regression and t-test), and a well-written discussion section. If you're looking for a solid example to base your own stats assignment on, especially if you're st...

These are the notes I used to score a 9.0 on the Statistics 1 exam at the VU. The notes cover everything from the theory (like distributions, hypothesis testing, t-tests, z-scores, etc.) to the SPSS side of things, including step-by-step instructions for how to actually do the tests and create graphs in the software. I broke everything down in a way that’s easy to understand, even if stats isn’t your strong suit. It’s got all the essentials for both the written theory part and the practica...

These are my BioCog Psychology notes that helped me a ton during the course. They cover everything from lectures at the VU, including all the learning objectives, and I’ve also added a practice exam to help prep for the final exam. The notes go through key topics like how the brain is involved in emotion, memory, behavior, and learning, plus stuff on neurotransmitters, psychological disorders like PTSD and anxiety, and different brain imaging techniques. I’ve tried to keep everythin...

These are the notes I used to score an 8.0 in the Social Psychology exam at the VU, so if you’re looking to pass with confidence (or even aim high), this will seriously help. They cover all the important lecture content, theories, key terms, and classic studies in a clear, easy-to-understand way. I’ve also included a practice exam that matches the style of past exams, so you can test yourself and get familiar with the format. Whether you’re revising, prepping early, or doing a last-minute ...

These comprehensive, exam-tested master notes helped me score a 9.0, covering everything from reliability, validity, norms, test construction, intelligence theories, diagnostic errors, and evidence-based assessment, all in a clear, structured, and easy-to-understand format. What’s inside? 1. Reliability & Validity: learn how to calculate Cronbach’s alpha, SEM, confidence intervals, and interpret different types of validity (convergent, discriminant, criterion). 2: Norms & Standard...

I am selling my high-quality, well-researched assignment on the Reliability and Validity of the SDQ (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire). This comprehensive report scored an 8.0 for the course Measurement Theory and Assessment 1 at VU Amsterdam and covers everything you need to know about the SDQ’s psychometric properties. The assignment delves into the reliability (internal consistency, Cronbach’s alpha) and validity (convergent, discriminant, and criterion-related) of the SDQ, u...

This was my final assignment for Psych Comms 1, where I conducted a full interview and wrote a detailed self-evaluation. I got an 8.5 for it. It covers everything from preparation and communication techniques to how I reflected on things like silence, paraphrasing, emotional reflection, and setting learning goals. It’s a solid example if you’re looking for help structuring your own interview analysis or just want to see what a high-graded report looks like.

This is a full personality report I wrote for the course Personality Theory & Assessment and got an 8.5 for it. It’s based on real test data (like HEXACO, BAS/BIS, DIT, ICAR, etc.) and includes interviews, analysis, and interpretations, all tied together around the question “How do I appear in interpersonal relationships?” Super useful if you’re prepping for this assignment or just need a solid example of how to apply the theory to practice in a clear and structured way.