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Biography
Dr. Ricky Au obtained his BSocSc in Psychology and MPhil in Neuropsychology from the University of Hong Kong, and his PhD in Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies (Cognitive Science) from the University of Tokyo in Japan. His academic training and research interests mainly focus on using methods in experimental psychology to explore the implicit mechanisms of various human cognitive processes including perception, cognition, decision making, and emotion.
Teaching areas:
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Current Issues in Psychology
- Psychological Testing and Assessment
- Psychology of Work and Internship Preparation
- Psychology Honours Thesis
- Applied Research Project
Research interests
- Attention
- Memory
- Perception
- Decision-making
- Psychometrics
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) in Psychology, The University of Hong Kong
Master, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Neuropsychology, The University of Hong Kong
Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies (Cognitive Science), The University of Tokyo
Keywords
- BF Psychology
- Perception
- Cognition
- Decision-making
- Emotion
- Experimental Psychology
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Reading aloud listening test items to young learners: Attention, item understanding, and test performance
Hui, B., Wong, S. S. Y. & Au, R. K. C., Aug 2022, In: System. 108, 102831.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
The role of attention level in the attentional boost effect
Au, R. K. C. & Cheung, C. N., 2 Apr 2020, In: Journal of Cognitive Psychology. 32, 3, p. 255-277 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus) -
Unmet need for belonging and loneliness in determining life satisfaction of mainland Chinese new immigrants in Hong Kong
Au, R. K. C. & Zhu, C., 2020, In: Psychologia. 62, 3-4, p. 270-288 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
The effect of sexual arousal and emotional arousal on working memory
Au, R. K. C. & Tang, V. K. Y., 1 Jan 2019, In: Cogent Psychology. 6, 1, 1645260.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
The influence of resilience and coping strategies on suicidal ideation among Chinese undergraduate freshmen in Hong Kong
Cheung, V. H. M., Chan, C. Y. & Au, R. K. C., Jun 2019, In: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry. 11, 2, e12339.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
18 Citations (Scopus)
Projects
- 1 Active
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The role of active and passive attentional capture in the attentional boost effect
AU, K. C. R. (PI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research