APS

29th APS Annual Convention

Experimental Methods in the Psychology of Religion

Friday, May 26, 2017 · Boston, MA

Methodology

This symposium will present a state-of-the-art overview of novel methods in the psychology of religion (and psychology more broadly) to move beyond classical survey- and lab-based research. We will focus on the use of implicit vs. explicit measures, physiological techniques and field studies to understand the complex phenomenon of religion.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Michiel van ElkChair
    University of Amsterdam

Presentations

  1. How Can We Measure Changes to Belief When People Don't Believe Their Beliefs Can Change? or: Sneaking up on GodJesse Preston
  2. Experimental Methods for Estimating the Prevalence of Atheism in the Face of StigmaWill Gervais
  3. Experimental Methods to Induce Spiritual and Mystical Experiences in the LabMichiel van Elk
  4. Psychophysiological Effects of Ritualization: Evidence from the Lab and the FieldDimitris Xygalatas, Martin Lang