Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)

Concise digitalized visual notes summarizing the cytoskeleton and cell communication. Covers cytoskeletal organization, signaling pathways, receptors, G proteins, second messengers, calcium signaling, and kinase activation in an easy-to-review format. notes cover chapter 17 on the cytoskeleton and cell communication

Study material for the From Molecule to Mind course at VU Amsterdam's Neurosciences program. This document covers the fundamental concepts bridging molecular neurobiology with cognitive and behavioral outcomes. Essential resource for understanding how neural mechanisms at the molecular level give rise to complex mental processes and behavior.

During the Molecules to Mind lecture series, I created extensive handwritten visual notes to help me understand and revise the material. These notes became my primary study resource throughout the course and played an important role in helping me achieve a high grade in the module. This bundle is a digitalised of those original notes. It preserves the structure and visual style of the handwritten pages while improving readability and presentation. The notes cover key topics from mol2mind lecture...

Lecture notes from Biological and Cognitive Psychology (P_BBIOCOG) at VU Amsterdam covering memory cognition. Topics include encoding, maintenance and retrieval processes, short-term vs. long-term memory, explicit and implicit memory systems, memory testing methods (free recall, recognition, word completion), encoding specificity, context-dependent memory, familiarity, the word superiority effect, and understanding texts through situation models and inferences. These notes provide a clear breakd...

Lecture notes from Biological and Cognitive Psychology (P_BBIOCOG) at VU Amsterdam covering the foundational theories and experiments that shaped modern psychology. The document covers key topics including Wilhelm Wundt's experimental psychology, behaviorism (Pavlov, Watson, Skinner), the cognitive revolution (Chomsky, Tolman), attention models (Broadbent), and perception including the inverse projection problem, object constancy, and multisensory integration. These notes are essential for un...

Tutorial preparation and notes for Arbeids- en Organisatiepsychologie (P_BARORPS) at VU Amsterdam, covering fundamental concepts in work and organizational psychology research methods. Topics include experimental vs. quasi-experimental vs. non-experimental designs, correlation and causation, validity and reliability, moderators and mediators, individual differences in work performance, multiple team membership, and the Job Demands-Resources model. These structured notes synthesize key learning m...

Lecture notes from Arbeids- en Organisatiepsychologie (P_BARORPS) at VU Amsterdam covering fairness, justice, and diversity in organizational settings. The document covers distributive, procedural, and interactional justice; diversity dynamics in work groups; managing diversity effectively; and multiple team membership consequences through social capital and role theory. Essential for understanding key organizational psychology concepts and ideal for exam preparation or assignments on workplace ...

Lecture notes from College 1 of Arbeids- en Organisatiepsychologie (P_BARORPS) at VU Amsterdam, covering the historical foundations and core theories of work and organizational psychology. Topics include classical theorists (Marx, Taylor), the Hawthorne Studies, motivation theory, human relations movement, workplace stress management, and violence at work including frustration-aggression and justice hypotheses. Essential study material that synthesizes key historical developments and contemporar...

Lecture notes from the course Samenspel van Genen en Omgeving (P_BSAGEOM) at VU Amsterdam covering Mendel's laws of inheritance and their exceptions. Topics include dominant and recessive alleles, Punnett squares, single-gene disorders (Huntington's disease, PKU, Scurvy), genetic linkage, and polygenic prediction methods. Essential study material for understanding classical and molecular genetics, with practical examples and ethical considerations in genetic research.

This is a research paper from the Meten en Diagnostiek 2 course at VU Amsterdam investigating the relationship between body attitude and loneliness among women, moderated by dating app usage. The study employs quantitative methods including self-report questionnaires (Body Attitude Test, UCLA Loneliness Scale) and ANCOVA analysis on 40 female participants, with findings on how body image and dating app use influence social isolation. This document is valuable for understanding empirical research...

Lecture notes from Psychofarmacologie (P_BPSYFAR) at VU Amsterdam covering the fundamentals of psychopharmacology. Topics include drug classification systems (ATC vs NbN nomenclature), psychotropic drug classes (antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics, mood stabilizers), and specific substances like alcohol and nicotine with their mechanisms of action and clinical effects. Essential reference material for understanding drug interactions with physiological processes and preparing for course ...

Lecture notes from Neuropsychologie van de Veroudering (P_BNPSOUD) at VU Amsterdam covering the introduction to why ageing is relevant for study. The document explores lifespan developmental perspectives, theoretical approaches to cognitive ageing (information-processing, biological, and integrative models), societal demographics of population ageing, and age-related intellectual impairment including dementia. These notes provide a solid foundation for understanding the course framework and are ...

Lecture 1 notes from Digital Marketing and Metrics at VU Amsterdam covering customer journeys, touchpoints, and omnichannel strategies. Topics include ZMOT (Zero Moment of Truth), customer journey analysis, owned/paid/earned channels, and how mobile and digital platforms are reshaping consumer behavior across retail sectors. Essential for understanding how companies like Matalan and HEMA adapted to customers moving fluidly between online and offline channels.

Summary of all lectures from AI & Society: Algorithmic Decision Making, 2025/2026. No AI used in the making, all original notes by me. By studying my summary only, I was able to obtain an 8.5 for the exam.

Lecture notes from Risk and Health Communication (S_RHC) at VU Amsterdam covering the full course curriculum from Lecture 1 through Lecture 10. Topics include health information flow and uncertainty management, risk perception and definitions, framing effects, emotional responses to health messages, evidence evaluation, and interpersonal health communication with effect evaluation methods. Essential study material for understanding core concepts in risk communication, behavioral change strategie...

This guide transforms complex biochemistry concepts into clear, structured, and memorable visual explanations using diagrams, molecular illustrations, summaries, and high yield revision pages designed for students who want real understanding instead of memorizing amino acid side chains in a state of academic despair. Topics covered include: • Amino acids and peptide bonds • Protein structure and folding • Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure • Enzymes and catalyt...

This guide transforms complex biochemistry concepts into clear, structured, and memorable visual explanations using diagrams, summaries, molecular illustrations, and high yield revision pages designed for students who want to understand the material instead of memorizing random sugar names moments before an exam. Topics covered include: • Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides • Carbohydrate structure and stereochemistry • Glycosidic bonds and biological function • En...

This guide turns complex biochemistry concepts into clear, structured, and memorable visual explanations using diagrams, molecular illustrations, summaries, and high yield revision pages designed for students who want to understand the material instead of just staring at phospholipids until enlightenment occurs. Topics covered include: • Lipid structure and classification • Fatty acids and saturation • Triglycerides and phospholipids • Cell membrane organization • Membrane flui...

A visually driven biochemistry study bundle for students who are tired of textbooks explaining metabolism like an ancient curse written on a stone tablet. These guides turn complex biology concepts into clear, structured, and memorable visual notes using diagrams, summaries, molecular illustrations, and high yield explanations designed for actual human brains under academic stress. Inside the bundle: • Carbohydrates and energy biology • Proteins, amino acids, and enzymes • Lipids ...

Grade: 8.5 Lecture notes from Behaviour and Communication in Organizations (S_BCO) at VU Amsterdam covering foundational concepts in organizational behavior. Topics include the three determinants of behavior (individual, group, structure), Mintzberg's managerial roles framework, evidence-based management, the interdisciplinary nature of OB, and distinctions between errors and violations in workplace behavior. These notes are ideal for exam preparation and quickly grasping core concepts fro...