Dr. John Stins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John Stins is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences. His research focuses on how cognition, emotion, personality, and psychopathology impact motor organization and balance regulation. Stins studies the interaction between emotional states and postural control by examining how various emotional stimuli can influence static balance and movement initiation. He explores cognitive regulation in postural tasks, investigating the causal effects of working memory, mental fatigue, and attentional load on balance regulation mechanisms. His work contributes to a deeper understanding of the underlying processes affecting human movement and balance, providing insights into both behavioral characteristics and cognitive influences on physical performance.

Research Interests

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.