Dr. Marcel Zeelenberg

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Biography

Marcel Zeelenberg studied cognitive psychology at Leiden University and completed his PhD in Social Psychology at the University of Amsterdam, with notable supervisors including Joop van de Pligt, Antony Manstead, and Nanne de Vries. He has held postdoctoral positions at Eindhoven University and Sussex University before joining Tilburg University on January 1, 1998. His work as an economic psychologist focuses on understanding how individuals make decisions, particularly through the lens of emotions and motivational factors. Zeelenberg's research has extensively explored themes of regret, disappointment, envy, shame, guilt, anger, pride, hope, and the psychological aspects of greed. Additionally, he conducts applied research in the context of financial decision-making, examining the implications of insurances, taxation, and poverty on people's reactions to behavioral interventions.

Research Interests

Requirements for Tilburg University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field Proficiency in English
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  • Official Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's Diploma (or graduation statement)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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