Search for dissertations about: "cognition physiology"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words cognition physiology.
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1. Cognitive function studied in animal models of schizophrenia
Abstract : Cognitive dysfunction is considered a core deficit of schizophrenia, which currently lacks effective pharmacological treatment. In order to identify novel and more effective drug treatments, translational experimental animal models of cognitive dysfunction are required. Schizophrenia-like symptoms can be induced in humans by phencyclidine (PCP). READ MORE
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2. Hearing and cognition in speech comprehension. Methods and applications
Abstract : Central auditory processing is complex and can not be evaluated by a single method. This thesis focuses on assessment of some aspects of central auditory functions by the use of dichotic speech tests and cognitive tests that tax functions important for speech processing. READ MORE
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3. Longitudinal cognitive changes in medically and surgically treated patients with drug resistant partial epilepsy
Abstract : When this study was initiated, there were few published longitudinal studies on cognition in medically treated patients with refractory epilepsy, and none included reassessment data from healthy controls. At the time there were no long-term reports on surgically treated epilepsy patients. READ MORE
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4. Brain Networks and Dynamics in Narcolepsy
Abstract : Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder, characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness with frequent uncontrollable sleep attacks. In addition to sleeprelated problems, changes in cognition have also been observed in patients with narcolepsy and has been linked to the loss of Orexin-A in a number of studies. READ MORE
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5. Pilots’ decision-making, emotions and cognitive performance in simulated environments
Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate pilots’ performances in distinct simulation environments as related to the phenomena of cognition, emotion and fatigue. By doing so, it provides psychological material to broaden the understanding and possibility to development of pilots’ non-technical skills category related to the operational context. READ MORE