Psychology bachelor’s thesis on neurocognitive aspects of pool billiards – participants wanted

Island Drive said:
Was inquiring about your history. Before I engage.
You....
Began when/why.... then tell us a small journey.
I grew up in the trench area, the decade after Mosconi/Fats were still workin' it,
Varner and I were the best in the US late 60's-70's.... plus Carella on the nine foots played our speed.

So who are U OP?....
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Hi. I am Christian Lill-Rastern from Innsbruck in Austria. I am Billiard Instructor and Billiard Enthusiast since the Age of 14. Beside of that I study Psychology at the University of Innsbruck and decided to write my thesis about specific aspects of the game. Mainly: The neurocognitive aspects of Pool Billiards. I have a IT Company and I work as mobile assistant for people with special needs. As Instructor I work for the youth team aty local Club "Little Pool Team" in Innsbruck (btw. rhe hometown of Max Lechner) That rounds up the most important part of my biography, well at least for the context I hope :)
 
Chopdoc said:
No.

You might do one for undergraduate honors programs or a capstone project. Most bachelors degrees in the US do not include such a thing. Typically US bachelors are more general, teaching you how to think, not what to think. In Austria the bachelor educations are more specialized, more technically specific.
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Yes, at least in some fields. In Psychology we have to write a thesis and it should have a qunatitative Study.
 
chrislill-rastern said:
Yes, at least in some fields. In Psychology we have to write a thesis and it should have a qunatitative Study.
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A thesis is rarely required for a bachelor in psychology in the US. Most universities only require a capstone project or a senior seminar as a culminating activity, which requires less documentation and data analysis than a thesis.

I have served on the thesis and dissertation challenge committees at two US universities. A traditional thesis involves formal, independent original research and an oral defense in front of a committee.

I think the habit among some is to call some project a thesis that isn't a thesis.

While generally not a baseline requirement to earn the degree, completing an undergraduate thesis can be incredibly beneficial when applying to graduate school, a thesis often allows you to graduate with departmental honors or distinction.

Deciding your career track helps decide whether or not to pursue additional academic credentials, like a thesis. Clinical? Research? Academic? Corporate?

In most cases, one can't legally call one's self a "Psychologist" in the US unless one has a clinical license. For example, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was often called a psychologist in the media. She was also listed that way in the course catalog and it was on her office door. This caused professional problems for here that the public is mostly unaware of because she was not licensed, she taught biostatistics. I hade a couple clients that had her for a professor. It's also why Dr Phil is careful how he refers to himself.

I need two classes to complete a bachelor in psych. I have considered completing that many times, and getting a license as a mental health professional, but I just don't need another degree or certification. Honestly, I teach the coursework, so I could just clep the credits or claim them based on experience. I just don't bother.
 
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