Search for dissertations about: "personality test index"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words personality test index.

2. 1. Transsexualism and personality : methodological and clinical studies on gender identity disorders

   Author : Owe Bodlund; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Transsexualism; Personality; GID; Sex reassignment; Outcome; SCID screen; GAF; SASB; DMT;

   Abstract : Patients suffering from transsexualism (TS) who apply for sex reassignment surgery (SRS) go through a complex evaluation process before being accepted for treatment. In general, the results from SRS are satisfying. READ MORE

4. 2. ´Personality in action´ : Strategy measurement in computerized neuropsychological tests

   Author : Ann Wirsén Meurling; Institutionen för psykologi; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; neurophysiology; computerized tests; strategy; personality; neuropsychology; Neurology; neuropsykologi; Neurologi; neurofysiologi;

   Abstract : "Personality determines very largely the use a person makes of his intellectual gifts" (Eysenck, 1988). Computerization of neuropsychological tests has made possible a detailed analysis of both quantitative and qualitative aspects of a person´s test performance. READ MORE

5. 3. Rorschach personality characteristics in obesity, eating behaviour and treatment outcome

   Author : Kristina Elfhag; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Obesity; Rorschach; personality; psychology; eating behaviour; eating disorder; depression; Body Mass Index; predictors; treatment outcome; pharmacological treatment;

   Abstract : Obesity is a growing public health problem influenced by several factors. Psychology is essential in the study of obesity. Reasons for behaviour are complex and can be partly inaccessible and difficult to reveal in self-reported information. READ MORE

6. 4. Characteristics of drunk drivers in Sweden : alcohol problems, detection, crime records, psychosocial characteristics, personality traits and mental health

   Author : Beata Hubicka; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Drunk driving not only causes public and individual harm but also leads to economic costs with severe consequences for society. Research on the Driving Under Influence (DUI) phenomenon in many countries was initiated to improve public safety, prevention and rehabilitation of the DUI offenders. READ MORE

7. 5. Measurement and prediction of outcome. Application in fusion surgery for chronic low backpain. The Swedish lumbar spine study

   Author : Olle Hägg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Chronic low back pain; clinical outcome; global assessment; measurement; ; minimal clinically important difference; pain drawing; physical disability; predictors.;

   Abstract : Background: Outcome of surgery for chronic low back pain should be documented ina standardised and reproducible fashion to establish evidence of its benefit. Measurement of outcome requires validated instruments, which have the ability to detect functionalchanges perceived as beneficial by the patient. READ MORE