Prof. Dr. Stefan Scherbaum
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Scherbaum
M.Sc. Cognitive Science
Vita
Academic Education & Degrees
2011
PhD: Psychology, TU Dresden, 2011, thesis advisor: Prof. Dr. T. Goschke
2006
MSc in Cognitive Science, Universität Osnabrück, 2006, Prof. Dr. P. König
2002-2006
Studies in Cognitive Science, Universität Osnabrück
2002
Diploma in Computer Science in Media, Hochschule Furtwangen, Prof. W. Walter
1998-2002
Studies in Computer Science in Media, Hochschule Furtwangen
Professional Experience & Past and Present Projects (selection)
since 2019
Lead-PI of project “Exploring short- and long-term dynamics of context-specific adjustments of cognitive control”. Funded by DFG (201,165€)
2016-2024
Lead-PI of project “The balance between perseveration and volatility. Funded by DFG within the CRC 940 as project A8 (2016-2020: 342,800€; 2020-2024: 435,500€)
2015-2020
PI in project “Impact - Improving the patterns of social interaction”, collaborating with Dr. Martin Bleichner, University of Oldenburg. Funded by Volkswagen Stiftung (Budget Dresden: 209,100 €)
2013-2019
PI of project “The Continuous Goal Dynamics of Cognitive Control”. Funded by DFG (2013-2015: 120.600€ ;2015-2919: 191,446€)
since 2018
Professor for Research Methods and Cognitive Modeling,
Technische Universität Dresden
2014-2018
Juniorprofessor for Research Methods and Computational Cognitive Modelling,
Technische Universität Dresden
2011-2014
Research assistant, Technische Universität Dresden,
Chair of General Psychology; head: Prof. Dr. T. Goschke
2006-2010
PhD student & teaching assistant, Technische Universität Dresden,
Chair of General Psychology; head: Prof. Dr. T. Goschke
2004-2004
Visiting scholar University of Otago, New Zealand, Social Cognition Lab; head: Prof. Dr. J. Halberstadt
Research and teaching focus
- Empirical assessment and computational modeling of the dynamics of mental processes in the areas of
- Cognitive control, attentional and action control
- Decisions
- Social coordination
- Investigation of mental construct/conviction systems
- Psychological effectiveness and cognitive processes of improvisational theater
Publications (project related selection)
Articles
Schwenke, D., ... Scherbaum, S. (2020): An approach to social flexibility. In: PloS One.
Schwenke, D.; ... Scherbaum, S. (2020): Improv to Improve: The Impact of Improvisational Theater on Creativity, Acceptance, and Psychological Well-Being. In: Journal of Creativity in Mental Health.
Scherbaum, S., & Dshemuchadse, M. (2020): Psychometrics of the continuous mind: Measuring cognitive sub-processes via mouse tracking. In: Memory & Cognition.
Schwenke, D., ... Scherbaum, S. (2017): Let’s decide together: Differences between indiviual and joint delay discounting. In: PloS One.
Kräplin, A., Scherbaum, S., et al. (2016): Retest reliabilities of decision-making and cognitive control measures in addictive disorders. In: SUCHT.
Scherbaum, S., & Dshemuchadse, M. (2015): Webers Protestantismusthese und die Wahrnehmung des Individuums. In: Journal für Religionsphilosophie.
Leising, D., Scherbaum, S., et al. (2015): A model of “substance” and “evaluation” in person judgments. In: Journal of Research in Personality.