Laboratory of Psychophysiology | Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Palacký University Olomouc

The psychophysiological laboratory is primarily designed for research in cognitive psychology, cognitive neurosciences and, of course, psychophysiology. Studies conducted in this laboratory are typically part of basic research, focusing on describing the general principles of cognitive processes, such as memory, attention, and will.

Guarantor, team, contact

doc. PhDr. Mgr. Roman Procházka, Ph.D., roman.prochazka@upol.cz, +420 585 633 500

Where it is (room, address)

Psychological Laboratory of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Palacky University, ground floor, Vodární 6

Research, grants

IGA 2015, IGA 2017; Full replication of Libet experiment
2019–2021 ETA Programme of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic; Complex physiological monitoring of the driver with respect to psychological factors affecting driving behaviour
2014/25 FPVČ (The Palacký University Faculty of Arts Research Support Fund), Temperament and stress potential of cognitive roles in manifestations of the autonomic nervous system Faculty of Arts, Palacký University Olomouc, 1 June 2014 – 31 May 2016,

Student projects:

Application of the accumulator model of the formation of the preparatory motor potential to externally timed movements
The effect of emotionally charged music on physiological aspects, emotions, and memory
Electrodermal activity and rehearsed lies, unrehearsed lies, and truths

Publications

Dominik T, Dostál D, Zielina M, Šmahaj J, Sedláčková Z, & Procházka R (2018). EEG Data and Introspective Reports from the Libet’s Experiment Replication. Data in Brief, 20, 2040-2044. doi:10.1016/j.concog.2018.07.004
Dominik T, Dostál D, Zielina M, Šmahaj J, Sedláčková Z, & Procházka R (2018). Libet’s Experiment: A Complex Replication. Consciousness and Cognition, 65, 1-26. doi:10.1016/j.concog.2018.07.004
Dominik T, Dostál D, Zielina M, Šmahaj J, Sedláčková Z, & Procházka R (2017). Libet’s Experiment: Questioning the Validity of Measuring the Urge to Move. Consciousness and Cognition, 49, 255-263. doi:10.1016/j.concog.2017.01.017

How it is financed

Initiation of interdisciplinary potential of psychology - innovation of UP student practical training. Project number: CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0143

Specific rules of use

Using the laboratory is conditioned by completing a two-semester course in psychophysiology at the Department of Psychology, UP Faculty of Arts.

Areas of Application