Work and Organizational Psychological Labs
The chair for work and organizational psychology has two laboratories for psychological experiments:
Behavioral observation lab
The behavioral observation lab is specifically designed for work and organizational psychological research and allows for video recording and evaluation of experimentally-manipulated behaviors (also in groups) and measurement of basis physiological and cognitive human mechanisms under varying conditions.
Observation room
Control panel
Laboratory
Workstation 1
Workstation 2
Teamwork space
The equipment of the behavior observation laboratory allows the investigation of different scenarios for the observation of individuals and teams in any form.
Workplaces
- Two computer workstations can be used for individual observations or as virtual workstations to carry out work psychological experiments (the two workstations can also be interlinked).
- One group workplace is used to observe the group behavior of the participants.
Technical equipment
Hardware
- Digital Recording Box SR 1900 HD for digital recording of video and audio signals as well as loss-free recording of VGA and DVI signals
- Three pan-tilt zoom network PAL cameras
- Two-way audio system: interfacial microphone for the test room, two speakers for both the test and the observation room, push-to-talk microphone for the observation room, mixer and amplifier, including automatic mute control
- Computer & Monitor: Intel QuadCore 2.4 GHz, 500 GB HDD, 2 GB RAM, 22" LCD screen
- Laptop (Dell)
- Soundbar
- Webcam
- Two blood pressure monitors
- Two pulse meters
- Two printers
- Two computers + monitors in the experimental room (computer workstations)
Software
- "Observer XT" software (software for recording and coding behavior)
- "FaceReader" software (software for recognizing and coding emotions in facial expressions)
- Software for blood pressure measurement
- Software for pulse measurement
- Windows XP Professional
The behavioral observation laboratory is used as part of research projects to investigate current issues in work and organizational psychology, for example in the areas of
- Team research, e.g. communication and cooperation in teams
- Experimental emotion psychology, e.g. measurement of empathy
- Biological psychology, e.g. the effect of external influences on physiological parameters
- Human-computer interaction, e.g. usability of applications/usability
- Psychological testing, e.g. Thematic Apperception Test
- etc.
Location: Bürogebäude Zellescher Weg (BZW) A 204/205
Responsible contact person:
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Scientific staff
NameMr Dr. Philipp Kruse
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Chair for Work and Organisational Psychology
Chair for Work and Organisational Psychology
Visitor address:
Bürogebäude Zellescher Weg (BZW), A203 Zellescher Weg 17
01069 Dresden
Office hours:
Consultation by appointment
Laboratory for Workplace Health Promotion
The laboratory for workplace health promotion is set up for basic work physiological and application research. It is suitable for the investigation of biofeedback methods, small group experiments and is used to carry out preventive behavioral training methods with psychological and physiological measuring methods. In particular, questions of the influence of physiological correlates and the role of influencing the regulation of emotions in occupational risk groups assume a role.
Location: Seminargebäude 2, SE2/117 und 118
Responsible contact person:
© TU Dresden
Scientific staff
NameMr Dr. Philipp Kruse
Send encrypted email via the SecureMail portal (for TUD external users only).
Chair for Work and Organisational Psychology
Chair for Work and Organisational Psychology
Visitor address:
Bürogebäude Zellescher Weg (BZW), A203 Zellescher Weg 17
01069 Dresden
Office hours:
Consultation by appointment