Search for dissertations about: "Self-knowledge"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the word Self-knowledge.

  2. 1. A Different Kind of Ignorance : Self-Deception as Flight from Self-Knowledge

    Author : Elinor Hållén; Sharon Rider; Martin Gustafsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; self-deception; self-knowledge; anxiety; rationality; intentionality; psychoanalysis; Freud; Davidson; Gardner; Lear; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Abstract : In this dissertation I direct critique at a conception of self-deception prevalent in analytical philosophy, where self-deception is seen as a rational form of irrationality in which the self-deceiver strategically deceives himself on the basis of having judged that this is the best thing to do or, in order to achieve something advantageous. In Chapter One, I criticize the conception of self-deception as analogous to deceiving someone else, the so-called “standard approach to self-deception”. READ MORE

  4. 2. Self-awareness and self-knowledge in professions : Something we are or a skill we learn

    Author : Ulla Andrén; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; professional education; self-knowledge; self-awareness; phenomenological life-world approach; self-development; psychosynthesis;

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  5. 3. Self-Knowledge/Self-Regulation/Self-Control: A Ubiquitous Computing Perspective

    Author : Lars Hall; Kognitionsvetenskap; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; pervasive computing; affective computing; persuasive computing; Psychology; Psykologi; ubiquitous computing; computer-mediated extrospection; precommitment; distributed motivation; distributed cognition; neurofeedback; biofeedback; metacognition; brain-imaging; learning strategies; emotion regulation; mental strategies; verbal report; implicit learning; consciousness; introspection; self-control; Self-knowledge; self-regulation;

    Abstract : This thesis is about self-knowledge, self-regulation and self-control. All three of these terms are easily understandable, and apply to situations in our daily lives (like misjudging one’s own competence at retiling the bathroom floor, or feeling the anxiety and thrill of doing unsupervised work, or guiltily hitting the snooze-button for the fifth time, and missing half a day of school). READ MORE

  6. 4. Health promotion through the lifespan - the phenomenon of the inner child reflected in childhood events - experienced by children, adults and older persons

    Author : Margareta Sjöblom; Catrine Kostenius; Lars Jacobsson; Bengt Lindström; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; health promotion; inner child; lifespan; play; life lessons; self-knowledge; Health Science; Hälsovetenskap;

    Abstract : In spite of the fact that we are living longer lives, we still have to face challenges in our society like mental ill-health and stress-related conditions. However, human experiences may give insight on how to overcome challenges like these, by using a health-promoting perspective focusing on salutogenic aspects of health and well-being. READ MORE

  7. 5. The neurocognitive basis of confabulatory introspection : Choice blindness and the brain

    Author : Gabriel Vogel; Kognitionsvetenskap; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Confabulation; introspection; fMRI; sense of agency; decision; self-knowledge; metacognition; cognitive neuroscience;

    Abstract : The goal of this thesis is to advance our understanding of introspection by studying when it fails, without us being aware of it. To do so, I have used the choice blindness paradigm. READ MORE