School of Psychology Research Center (PRC)

The School of Psychology Research Center (PRC) conducts innovative, interdisciplinary research in psychology. We explore how personal, social, and environmental influences shape human behavior, cognition, and emotion.

Our projects bridge psychology with neuroscience, education, sociology, and music therapy, focusing on real-world applications that improve mental health, learning, and well-being.

Research Focus Areas

Child Development

We study children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development, emphasizing the roles of environment, education, and early experiences.

Perceptions of Otherness

Research explores bias, stereotypes, and social identity to understand inclusion better and promote empathy.

Trauma and Recovery

CABR investigates PTSD and posttraumatic growth, identifying resilience factors and therapeutic approaches for healing.

Comparative Psychology

By studying different species, we gain insights into learning, behavior, and the evolution of cognition and social traits.

Ecopsychology

We explore the connection between mental health and nature, focusing on how natural environments reduce stress and improve decision-making.

Social Behavior and Personality

Our work examines how personality traits like empathy or prejudice shape social behavior and group dynamics.

Motivation and Inhibition

Research includes self-regulation, goal-setting, and health behavior, such as obesity prevention and lifestyle change.

Music Psychology

We study how music impacts mood, memory, and therapy, supporting cognitive and emotional well-being.

Positive Psychology

This area promotes emotional health through research on happiness, mindfulness, and psychological resilience.

Neuroscience and Mental Health

We explore brain-based aspects of behavior, including studies on Alzheimer’s and the neural basis of mental disorders.

Advancing Psychological Science

CABR is committed to advancing behavioral research that informs public health, education, and policy. Through collaboration and outreach, we translate complex science into real-world impact.

Join us in exploring human behavior and contributing to the future of psychological knowledge.

Research lead

Tereza Příhodová

Ph.D. Charles University, Czech Republic

Tereza Příhodová earned her Ph.D. from the 1st Faculty of Medicine of the Charles University in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology. Her main study topics focus on integrity and ethics in psychology, further she focuses on the topic of impulsivity in combination with general health problems, such as smoking, obesity, or drug use. Her clinical work emphases problems related to trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. She has experiences working with the elderly and medical helping staff and has taught different university courses.