Exploring the neurophysiology of affect during human-media interaction

Abstract

sharing an office. Both were not only good-humored and supportive room-mates, but also always open to discussions, musings, and coffee breaks. From both I learned a lot about life, work, and myself. For both I harbor a deep respect. Secondly, there are Hayrettin Gürkök and Andreea Niculescu, which both were ready to take the responsibility as my paranymphs. My choice for them was well-informed on the basis of many shared experiences, both private and professional. Andreea did put up with me as her flat-mate for almost three years and I can't express how grateful I am for the social and safe home she gave me -a place that I always liked to return to also in the darkest evenings of my soul. Thirdly, and consistent with the "rule of three", I would like to thank all the other colleagues that made my time at HMI an emotionally rich and unforgettable experience.Finally, I am deeply indebted to my family. Their invaluable dedication and support, raising me into the many-layered, but mostly hedonic and harmony-seeking person I am. Some day I will figure out how to deal with that and work. I also want to mention my sister Sarah, who is, despite the distance in age and residence, a very important and loved part of my life.Oh, I almost forgot Lisa! Who's Lisa? Lisa is not only a great and coming artist responsible for the cover of this thesis, but also a loving partner, supportive friend, and simply fun to be with. There are not enough words of thank and gratitude in the world to show my gratefulness for her steady, non-wavering support and the great sociopsychological care during the last four years. I am looking forward to many more travels with you. Let's hope they are less stressful..