About Me
I am a PhD student researching decision-making processes, focusing on the psychology behind economic behavior. My work explores how individuals make choices under risk and the influence of complexity on decision-making.
Research Interests
My research interests are mainly decision making under risk, especially under the effect of different factors like choice complexity.
Previous Research Projects
Here are the previous projects I have now and had before:
| Title | Time | Location | Supervisor |
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| The Impact of Choice Complexity on Decision Making Under Risk | 2023–Present | University of Basel | Prof. Joerg Rieskamp |
| The Impact of Loss Aversion on Suspense and Willingness to Further Engagement | Summer 2022 | University of Edinburgh | Neil Bramley |
| The Influence of Confidence and Importance on Curiosity | Summer 2021 | University of Freiburg | Prof. Dr. Andrea Kiesel |
| Effects of Mental Effort and Boredom on Task Choice | Winter 2020 | University of Freiburg | Dr. Markus Spitzer |
Publications
Spitzer, M. W. H.; Janz, J.; Nie, M.; Kiesel, A. (2024). On the interplay of curiosity, confidence, and importance in knowing information. Psychological Research, 88(1), 101–115. DOI: 10.1007/s00426-023-01841-9
Teaching
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FS 2024 - SS 2025, University of Basel, Department of Psychology
- Project Seminar
- Supervision of two student groups
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FS 2023 - SS 2024, University of Basel, Department of Psychology
- Project Seminar
- Supervision of two student groups
Education
| Institution | Location | Time | Degree | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Basel | Basel, Switzerland | 2023–Present | PhD Student in Economic Psychology | Supervisor: Prof. Joerg Rieskamp |
| University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 2021–2022 | MSc in Psychological Research | Grade: Merit |
| University of Freiburg | Freiburg, Germany | 2018–2021 | B.Sc. in Psychology | Grade: Good (2.1) |
| Beijing Foreign Studies University | Beijing, China | 2014–2018 | B.A. in German Literature | - |