Search for dissertations about: "Annika Wallin"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Annika Wallin.

2. 1. Explaining everyday problem solving

   Author : Annika Wallin; Kognitionsvetenskap; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; domain-specificity; ecological rationality; evolutionary psychology; practice theory; situated action; universal problem solver; everyday cognition; Explanations; everyday problem solving; domain-generality; causality; social information; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : How well can we explain natural occurrences of cognitive behaviours given the theoretical frameworks available to us today? The thesis explores what has to be assumed in cognitive theory in order to provide such an explanation, in contrast to being able to predict behaviour under controlled circumstances. The behaviours considered are all of the type described as involving higher level cognition or being representation hungry. READ MORE

4. 2. Signaling for color change in melanophores : and a biosensor application

   Author : Annika M. Karlsson; Samuel Svensson; Margareta Wallin; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : color change; melanophores; tyrosine; phosphorylations; melatonin; nitric oxide; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Melanophores are dark brown pigment cells located in the skin of fish, amphibia, reptiles, and many invertebrates. The color of the animal can change via rearrangement of pigment granules, melanosomes, in the cells. The dark melanophores can either hide colorful cells so that the animal appears dark, or let through colors from underneath. READ MORE

5. 3. Knowledge elicitation as abstraction of purposive behaviour

   Author : Anton Axelsson; Anders Arweström Jansson; Mats Lind; Annika Wallin; John Flach; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; knowledge elicitation; expertise; context; human factors; Computer Science with specialization in Human-Computer Interaction; Datavetenskap med inriktning mot människa-datorinteraktion;

   Abstract : Researchers use knowledge elicitation methods to document expert knowledge for the primary purpose of understanding cognitive processes and with this understanding, technical solutions to resolve human factors issues can be produced. This dissertation offers a novel perspective on knowledge elicitation as an abstraction process. READ MORE

6. 4. Unequal Valuations of Lives and What to Do About It : The Role of Identifiability, Numbers, and Age in Charitable Giving

   Author : Hajdi Moche; Daniel Västfjäll; Arvid Erlandsson; Erkin Asutay; Annika Wallin; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Charitable giving; Donation decision; Identifiable victim effect; Singularity effect; Age effect; Compassion fade; Scope-insensitivity; Intervention; Deliberation; Unit asking method; Välgörenhetsgivande; Donationsbeslut; Identifierbarhetseffekt; Singularitetseffekt; Ålderseffekt; Intervention;

   Abstract : Many people choose to donate money to help victims of humanitarian crises. However, people’s donation decisions often fail to reflect that all victims are equally valuable to help. Instead, some victims seem to be favored. READ MORE