D.l.r. (david) Maij
Professor
Social and Behavioural Sciences
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Biography
David Maij received his bachelor's degree in Brain & Cognition Psychology at the Erasmus University Rotterdam in 2011. Two years later, he obtained research master degrees in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical & Health Psychology (Cum Laude) after graduating at the University of Leiden. Since January 2014, he has been working as a PhD candidate under the supervision of Dr Michiel van Elk. The PhD project encompasses an investigation of the psychological and neurological foundations of supernatural beliefs at the University of Amsterdam.
Research Interest
Neurological and psychological correlates of supernatural beliefs (e.g., agency detection, CREDs, theory of mind); Behaviour change - I have a company aimed at changing behaviour (Neuro Habits); (Altered states of) consciousness
Publications
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Maij, D. L. R., Gervais, W., Harreveld van, F., Schragg, Y., Mohr, C., & Elk van, M. (2017). Mentalizing skills do not differentiate believers from non-believers but credibility enhancing displays do, Plos One, 8, e0182764.
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Maij, D. L. R., Elk van, M., & Schie van, H. (2017). The boundary conditions of the Hyperactive Agency Detection Device: An empirical investigation of the HADD in threatening situations, Religion, Brain & Behavior, 1-29.
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Maij, D. L. R., Franken, I. H. A., & Wetering van de (2017). Cognitive control in young adults with cannabis use disorder: an event related brain potential study, Journal of Psychopharmacology, 31 (8), 1015-1026.
