Psychology Laboratory

The Psychology and Behavioural Science Laboratory is located at B0518-B0525, Block B, Main Campus, HKMU. Since its opening on 6 October, 2022, the laboratory strengthens our faculty members’ research activities and enriches the teaching and learning experiences within our Department of Social Sciences.

Overview

The Psychology and Behavioural Science Laboratory consists of seven rooms serving a wide range of research and teaching and learning purposes, as follows:

1. Virtual Reality(VR) and Computer Laboratory (B0519)

The Virtual Reality (VR) and Computer Laboratory facilitates research using computerized and virtual reality (VR) experiments. The room has seven all-in-one touchscreen computers with installed Eprime and Chronos response boxes. One of the computers is linked to the large screen to project information that facilitates teaching and learning. In addition, the room is equipped with advanced VR hardware and software to support VR research. Besides, with the one-way mirror installed, this room could serve as an observation room to observe the activities in the group interview room.

2. Group Interview Room (B0520)

The Group Interview Room provides a cozy space for conducting group interviews, focus groups, and meetings. The room is equipped with CCTV cameras and microphones for recording purposes.

3. Neuroscience and Eye-tracking Laboratory (B0521-B0522)

The Neuroscience and Eye-tracking Laboratory is equipped with advanced equipment for neuroscience and cognitive psychology research, such as a NeuroScan SynAmps RT 64-channel system with Quik-Caps, a Tobii Pro Spectrum eyetracker, an EyeLink Portable Duo eyetracker, biofeedback CAPTIV measurements (e.g., heart rate, skin conductance etc.) etc. These facilities allow further investigations into how the brain or other physiological measures work in processing.

An EyeLink Portable Duo eyetracker

4. Experimental Room (B0522)

The Experimental Room in the Neuroscience and Eye-tracking Laboratory is a highly shielded, soundproofed with cooper mesh, specialized space designed to conduct EEG and eye-tracking experiments.

NeuroScan SynAmps RT 64-channel system with Quik-Caps

A Tobii Pro Spectrum eyetracker

5. Counselling Room (B0523)

The Counseling Room is a comfortable private space designed for teaching and learning in individual and family counseling. Equipped with CCTV cameras, the counselling session can also be recorded for evaluation and research purposes.

6. Observation Room (B0524)

The Observation Room is a specialized space designed for observing and analyzing human behaviors and interactions in the counselling room with the one-way mirror.

7. Consultation Room (B0525)

The Consultation Room allows short consultations related to counselling and/or research.

Enquiries

Should you have any enquiries regarding the Psychology and Behavioural Science Laboratory, please contact the following faculty members:

Dr. Vera Hau Chui Luen
Assistant Professor
Email: vhau@hkmu.edu.hk
Phone: 27685860

Dr. Sara Li Tze Kwan
Senior Lecturer
Email: stkli@hkmu.edu.hk
Phone: 27685907