Search for dissertations about: "distraktion"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the word distraktion.
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1. Auditory Distraction in ADHD : From Behaviour to the Brain
Abstract : ADHD is a heterogenous disorder encompassing neurodevelopmental deficits in cognitive control. Auditory distraction is a common clinically reported symptom in ADHD, yet empirical research investigating the manifestation of auditory distraction in the disorder is remarkably scarce. READ MORE
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2. Office type, performance and well-being : A study of how personality and work tasks interact with contemporary office environments and ways of working
Abstract : Today, many organisations are adopting offices that have an open design with or without flexible seating. While advocates of open-plan offices propose that these office types lead to cost savings and aid inter and intra-team communication, opponents argue that these office types are associated with decreased performance and worsened health among employees. READ MORE
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3. A Shield against Distraction from Environmental Noise
Abstract : Working in noisy environments can be detrimental to cognitive performance. In order to perform well people have to find a way to attenuate distraction. READ MORE
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4. I Don’t Want to Hear It : Cognitive Control Strategies in Response to Task-Irrelevant Sound
Abstract : An adequate capacity for cognitive control, the ability to maintain goal-directed behavior despite conflicting environmental demands, is a requirement for effective functioning. Whether it be the capacity to delay gratification or to effectively regulate emotions, various types of cognitive control allow us to function effectively despite the enormous complexity encountered in everyday life. READ MORE
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5. How memory of the past, a predictable present and expectations of the future underpin adaptation to the sound environment
Abstract : By using auditory distraction as a tool, the main focus of the present thesis is to investigate the role of memory systems in human adaptation processes towards changes in the built environment. Report I and Report II focus on the question of whether memory for regularities in the auditory environment is used to form predictions and expectations of future sound events, and if violations of these expectations capture attention. READ MORE