Search for dissertations about: "Psychology of space"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 swedish dissertations containing the words Psychology of space.

  2. 1. S(t)imulating a Social Psychology : G. H. Mead and the Reality of the Social Object

    Author : Olle Westlund; Kaj Håkanson; Lars-Erik Berg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social psychology; social psychology; social; sociality; relativity; object; time; space; George Herbert Mead; Socialpsykologi; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : Social psychology is often said to be a scientific discipline aiming at the observation and explanation of actions between human beings or, more generally, between the human individual and the environment. This general proposition holds for most social psychologists, irrespective of allegiance. READ MORE

  4. 2. The Use of 2D and 3D Displays in Military Settings

    Author : Patrik Lif; Leo Poom; Kip Smith; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; visuell perception; 3D; displays; spatial cues; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate the possibilities of using 3D perspective displays in different military settings, and to illustrate the limitations of 3D displays, that is, when 2D displays are to be preferred. More specifically, this thesis explores (a) readability during vibrations, (b) perception aspects on perspective aircraft displays, and (c) the value of spatial cues in 3D air traffic displays in military settings. READ MORE

  5. 3. The power of place : Existential crises and place security in the context of pregnancy

    Author : Margareta Rämgård; Eric Clark; Anthony Gatrell; Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Gravida kvinnor psykologiska aspekter ; självuppfattning; rumsuppfattning; pregnant women; space perception; self perception; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Psychology; Psykologi; Social geography; health geography; existential crises; Place; ontological security; Socialgeografi;

    Abstract : The study explores the importance of place attachment on individuals sense of security during existential crises. Coping strategies of pregnant women are analysed, focusing on how the prospect of giving birth affects their relationship to place. READ MORE

  6. 4. Getting a Feel for Tactile Space : Exploring Haptic Perception of Microtexture

    Author : Martin Arvidsson; Birgitta Berglund; Steven Hsiao; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Haptic; fine texture perception; multidimensional scaling; tactile; roughness; vibrations; spatial; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : The present thesis is based on three studies that research different aspects of fine texture perception. The goal is to better understand the mechanisms involved in haptic perception of textures below 200 µm, also known as microtextures. READ MORE

  7. 5. Binding Three Kinds of Vision

    Author : Leo Poom; Myron Braunstein; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Attribute-invariance; binding; contours; edge linking; gestalt-laws; illusory contour; lateral interactions; neuronal mechanisms; tilt effect; vision; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : Pictorial cues, together with motion and stereoscopic depth fields, can be used for perception and constitute ‘three kinds’ of vision. Edges in images are important features and can be created in either of these attributes. READ MORE