Search for dissertations about: "Pro-Social Behavior"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words Pro-Social Behavior.
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6. Deciding Fast and Slow : How Intuitive and Reflective Thinking Influence Decision Making
Abstract : Paper I “Intuition and cooperation reconsidered”: Does intuition make people more cooperative? Rand et al. (Rand, Greene, & Nowak, 2012) reported increased cooperation in social dilemmas after forcing individuals to decide quickly. READ MORE
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7. Reflections on Autism : Ethical Perspectives on Autism Spectrum Disorder in Health Care and Education
Abstract : In the four papers presented in this dissertation I analyze and discuss various value statements and moral stances, which I regard as unjustifiably harmful for persons with Autism and obstacles for the creation of an Autism-friendly society. In the papers I try to show that the positions underpinning the Autism-phobic moral stances are not warranted and cannot be defended in a good way. READ MORE
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8. Formal and Informal Regulations: Enforcement and Compliance
Abstract : The question I address in the thesis is how cooperation in social dilemma situations and compliance with environmental regulations are determined by legal enforcement, intrinsic motivations and culture. In light of this, the thesis consists of five independent chapters. READ MORE
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9. Essays on Behavioral Economics and Policies for Provision of Ecosystem Services
Abstract : Forests provide key ecosystem services such as clean water, timber, habitat for fisheries, carbon sequestration, pollination, and biodiversity. However, many of these services are being lost or degraded at a furious pace, brought about by human activity. READ MORE
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10. Elevated drinking water manganese and fetal and child health and development
Abstract : Manganese (Mn) is an essential element that functions as a cofactor in the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, and it is also incorporated in antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase. In general, intake of Mn mainly occurs via food. READ MORE