Irifuji Motoyoshi

Subjects:
Issues surrounding the mind, Philosophical epistemology I and II, Seminar on reading philosophical literature I and II, Graduation theses I and II

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Philosophy (especially contemporary Anglo-American philosophy), ethics, logic

Seminar Introduction:
The seminar is a chance for students to apply the "philosophical" attitude they learned in philosophical epistemology and philosophical literature reading exercises to their own problems. Philosophical (or so it seems) problems are not given to them by others. Only those who have a problem in their minds beforehand can give it shape.
We won't know what format it will take until we try it, but I think the basic approach will remain the same: reading philosophical literature together, thinking about it together, and discussing it together.

Message:
In philosophy, we think about the difference between recognizing something as "existing" and the fact that it "exists," and about the relationship between what is "real" and what exists "potentially." This strengthens the mind by training the "deep muscles" of the brain that are not normally used and by practicing thinking behind the scenes of the obvious.

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Takuya Ueda

Subjects:
Issues surrounding the mind, Introduction to clinical psychology I and II, Duties of a licensed psychologist, Preparatory training for psychological training, Psychological training, Special research seminar I and II, Graduation thesis I and II, Psychological seminar D

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Clinical psychology, psychotherapy, educational counseling

Seminar Introduction:
In our seminar, each student sets a research topic based on their psychological interests, conducts research and experiments on that topic, and writes a research paper based on the results. We place great importance on all members of the seminar discussing and cooperating to advance research. I am personally interested in clinical psychological issues in the field of education, but I would like to accept and support as many different research themes as possible, as long as they are topics that allow you to research phenomena that interest you from a psychological perspective.
Research is not a form of learning where you answer questions that are given to you. You ask your own questions and solve them yourself. I believe that asking your own questions, investigating, and persuasively presenting your findings to others will be an invaluable asset for the rest of your life.

Message:
Clinical psychology is a field that studies what happens when people interact with each other. However, because it places importance on the individual, i.e. "I" and "you," it can be difficult to generalize. Nevertheless, the way clinical psychology looks at the world can sometimes have the power to help us "live." Let's study together!

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Mariko Okishio

Subjects:
Mental problems, Psychological support methods A, Psychological interview methods A and B, Psychological seminars B, Preparatory training for psychological training, Psychological training, Special research seminars I and II, Graduation thesis I and II

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Clinical psychology, narrative psychology, qualitative research methods

Seminar Introduction:
Each participant will choose a topic from a psychological perspective, conduct empirical research, and write a research paper. In this seminar, we will set research topics related to the following five areas: 1) clinical, 2) development, 3) disabilities, 4) family, and 5) self. We can use not only quantitative research methods (questionnaire surveys, etc.) but also qualitative research methods (interviews, observations, etc.). Whether quantitative or qualitative, we will conduct psychological surveys (empirical research). Research is a difficult process, but it is a fun and valuable opportunity to thoroughly engage with a topic that interests you. We will deepen our research while valuing the dialogue and discussions within the seminar.

Message:
In clinical psychology, patients often talk about their own experiences and feelings. Looking back at these stories together with the helper and engaging in repeated dialogue can help resolve difficulties in living and worries. The act of talking, which we do every day without even thinking about it, also contains various meanings. Let's examine such stories and dialogues.

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Yuji Ogihara

Subjects:
Basics of Psychological Statistics, Issues Related to the Mind, Psychological Statistics II, Social Psychology A (Social, Group, and Family Psychology A), Special Lectures on Social Psychology A, Special Research Seminars I and II, Graduation Thesis I and II

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Social psychology, cultural psychology, social and cultural change


Seminar Introduction:
Over the course of a year, students in the seminar will carry out a series of research processes on their own, including investigating and organizing previous research, creating a research plan, collecting and analyzing data, discussing the results, and compiling them into a paper. Faculty members will support students as they conduct their own research.
Research themes will be chosen from a wide range of topics based on the interests of seminar students, centering on 1. social and cultural change, 2. psychology and behavior in a changing society and culture, 3. mental health, and 4. names.
Pursuing your own research can be difficult and challenging at times, but it is also very enjoyable and rewarding. I hope that you will experience this and use the knowledge, skills, and ways of thinking you have gained from this experience in your future life.


Message:
We live our lives being influenced by society and culture, and at the same time, constructing those societies and cultures. Social psychology objectively describes and visualizes these phenomena, and empirically elucidates the mechanisms of their mutual construction process. By studying and researching social psychology, you can gain a deeper understanding of human beings, society, and culture, while also being able to think logically and scientifically, which can be useful in your daily life.

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Kazuyoshi Omata

Subjects:
Psychological issues, Special lectures on clinical psychology B, Family psychology (social, group and family psychology B), Psychological training, Special research seminars I and II, Graduation thesis I and II, Psychological assessment A, Psychological support methods B

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Clinical psychology, psychological assessment

Seminar Introduction:
In this seminar, students set their own psychology-related theme, including clinical psychology, and spend a year completing a research paper. In the seminar, each student gives a presentation on their research content, which is then used as a basis for discussion among other students, expanding on their ideas and deepening their knowledge. Faculty members will support research activities by providing advice and guidance as necessary on research methods and how to proceed. Reference literature and stories related to clinical practice will also be introduced in the seminar as appropriate.
By taking an active role in research in the seminar and deepening connections with your peers, you can deepen your knowledge and understanding of psychology, while also broadening your perspective and helping you develop a flexible way of thinking, which will be extremely useful for your future life.

Message:
In clinical psychology, you will learn specialized techniques to support and assist people who have mental problems or are worried. Through psychological interviews and tests, you will guide the people in front of you in a better direction. You will also be involved in support activities for those affected by disasters. Through these classes, you will broaden your horizons and realize the importance of connections with your peers.

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Hiroko Sakagami

Subjects:
Basic Psychology Seminars, Issues Related to the Mind, Developmental Psychology I & II, Psychological Training, Special Research Seminar I & II, Graduation Thesis I & II

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Lifespan developmental psychology, clinical developmental psychology

Seminar Introduction:
From the perspective of lifespan developmental psychology, students will spend a year conducting research focusing on issues related to the development of individuals and relationships (parents and children, peers, lovers, spouses, families, etc.). Students will set a research theme based on their own experiences growing up, such as "growing up," "being raised," "raising," and "growing together," and will learn the process of organizing previous research, creating a research plan, collecting and analyzing data, and examining the data. When working on their graduation research, students are encouraged to actively visit sites where childcare, childcare, and intergenerational exchanges are taking place.
I understand that the role of a teacher is to support students in shaping what they want to know. In seminars, I expect students to "grow together" through active participation and lively discussion.

Message:
Our way of thinking, feeling, and behaving changes and develops throughout our lives, from birth to death. This process is unique to each individual, but there are also changes that are common to many people. Learning about this developmental process will surely be useful as you look back on your past and think about your future.

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Eri Shigemasu

Subjects:
Issues surrounding the mind, Psychological research methods, Introduction to social psychology, Social psychology B (applied social psychology), Psychological practice, Seminar on applied psychology, Special research seminar I and II, Graduation thesis I and II

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Social psychology, interpersonal communication, industrial-organizational psychology, cross-cultural psychology

Seminar Introduction:
This is a social psychological study of what kind of interpersonal communication has what kind of effect. Regarding the effects of communication with people around us, each seminar student selects a topic according to their interests from four areas: 1) interpersonal relationships, 2) workplace and organizational behavior, 3) advertising psychology and consumer behavior, and 4) comparative culture and cross-cultural adaptation. The seminar begins with students asking their own questions, and in order to find the answer, they conduct research in the following order: understanding previous research → grasping the problem through preliminary research → verifying the problem through the main study.
By holding repeated group discussions and conducting research collaboratively, the seminar itself aims to create a synergistic effect through interpersonal communication.

Message:
Social psychology explains how people's attitudes and behaviors are influenced by the people and society around them. Studying communication will help you understand the complexities that go into how it works, and help you answer questions like why someone behaves the way they do, or why a certain group doesn't get along.

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Izumi Matsuda

Subjects:
Issues surrounding the mind, Statistics in psychology I, Special lectures on cognitive psychology A, Psychological experiments, Psychological training, Special research seminars I and II, Graduation theses I and II

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Psychophysiology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Criminal Psychology, Statistics

Seminar Introduction:
We conduct experimental psychological research into cognition, emotion, and motivation. We use biosignal measurements, behavioral indicators such as reaction time, and questionnaires to get to the heart of the human mind.
Each student will decide on a research topic based on their own interests. After clarifying what they want to know, they will develop a research plan, collect data, perform statistical processing, and consider the results. In each process, faculty members will provide advice and guidance based on their own research experience.
The task of research, which is to "scientifically clarify something that nobody has known before and communicate it to others," is extremely fun and fascinating. I hope to be able to share this fun with others through the seminar.

Message:
When we want to understand the human mind, we usually focus on words and actions. However, there are also aspects of the mind that can only be seen by measuring changes in the brain and body. Measuring heart rate, breathing, and brain waves is not only used in basic research, but is also used in criminal investigations and emotional evaluation. Let's understand the human mind comprehensively, including the brain and body.

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Aiko Moriwaki

Subjects:
Issues surrounding the mind, psychological research methods, psychology of people with disabilities and children with disabilities, preparatory training for psychological training, psychological training, special research seminars I and II, graduation theses I and II

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Clinical developmental psychology, psychology of children and people with disabilities, interprofessional collaboration

Seminar Introduction:
From the perspective of clinical developmental psychology, we are researching the development and support of children, students, and adults with various disabilities, as well as those around them. As long as you value the perspectives of "clinical," "development," and "diversity," you can choose a research topic based on your interests. We will support you so that you can thoroughly tackle your research topic for a year.
Even in the seminar, each person's background, learning style, pace, and participation are diverse and respected. I hope that this will be an opportunity to experience how we interact and relate to each other as diverse people, and to learn a clinical attitude through trial and error.

Message:
Being able to learn and work in a variety of ways, and living while interacting with loved ones, should be a reality for both children and adults, with and without disabilities. What is needed to create an environment and society where each person's unique style is respected, utilized, and accepted? We will use psychological perspectives and methods to find out.

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Reiko Yakushijin

Subjects:
Issues surrounding the mind, Psychological experiments, Psychological experiment programming, Cognitive Psychology A (Perception and Cognitive Psychology), Cognitive Psychology B (Learning and Language Psychology), Special Research Seminar I and II, Graduation Theses I and II

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science

Seminar Introduction:
While learning basic research methods in fields related to perception and cognition, students will plan and conduct research and write reports on a research topic that they have set according to their own interests. As a general rule, the first half of Graduation Research I focuses on learning research methods using past research papers and texts, and classes are conducted in the form of round-table readings, presentations, and discussions. The second half of Graduation Research I and Graduation Research II focus on planning and conducting research on individual themes, with individual instruction and all-students' discussions taking place in parallel.

Message:
Cognitive psychology is a branch of psychology that seeks to elucidate the mechanisms of human perception and cognition. When we casually "see" or "think," our brains are actually carrying out very complex tasks. Understanding how these processes work may allow us to see things in a new way, for example, the similarities and differences between the way we think and the way other people think.

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Daisuke Cho

Subjects:
Problems surrounding the mind, psychological research methods, psychological experiments,

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Cognitive psychology, cognitive science, gerontology

Message:
Cognitive psychology has revealed what happens inside our heads when we "think." Even though we cannot see what we "think," scientific methods and logical explanations have made it possible to shed light on what we "think." By understanding what happens inside our heads when we "think" and how it works, we can "think" better.

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Shun Yokoyama

Subjects:
Various issues surrounding the mind, Basic psychology exercises, Preparatory training for psychological training,

Areas of expertise and related fields:
Clinical psychology, clinical movement therapy, psychological testing

Message:
One of the characteristics of both psychology and clinical psychology is that it values the subjectivity of the individual. Therefore, in order to work on these subjects, you are required to value the subjectivity of others as well as your own. I believe that acquiring this attitude through research, study, exercises, and training will surely support you as you move forward as an individual in society.

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• Unable to recall whether something was done or imagined: Proposing a new source monitoring task
• Exploratory study of visual and tactile multisensory perception and associated tactile movements
• The meaning and perception of skin contact among Japanese and Italian mothers: An interview study
• The process of elementary school teacher expertise and changes in students' cognition
• Factors determining fast fashion consumption behavior among university students: An analysis of purchasing attitudes, consumer values, and frequency of SNS use
• The effects of persuader's facial expressions and opinion statements on psychological reactance
• The effects of family functioning on psychosocial adjustment
• The relationship between HSP tendencies and interpersonal stress coping
• A study on the religiosity of university students
• A philosophical consideration on ontological solitude: A comparison of Nagai's solipsism and Hirayama's theory of identity and non-dualism