Search for dissertations about: "cognitive tools"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 146 swedish dissertations containing the words cognitive tools.

  2. 21. Conceptual metaphors in learning and teaching entropy : adopting a cognitive semantic approach in science education research

    Author : Fredrik Jeppsson; Helge Strömdahl; Tamer Amin; Roland Kjellander; David Hammer; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Science education; thermodynamics; semantics; conceptual metaphors; Naturvetenskapernas didaktik; termodynamik; entropi; semantik; begreppsliga metaforer;

    Abstract : Over the last 20 years there has been an extensive amount of research on science learning conducted from a “knowledge-in-pieces” or “resources” perspective. One of the main goals of that research has been to identify and characterize available cognitive knowledge resources that can be productive components of scientific understanding. READ MORE

  4. 22. Use of a Smartphone Application in the Treatment of Depression : The New Wave of Digital Tools in Psychological Treatment

    Author : Kien Hoa Ly; Gerhard Andersson; Per Carlbring; Ed Watkins; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Behavioral activation; depression; smartphone; application; mobile app; internetadministered; digitally administered; blended treatment; Beteendeaktivering; depression; smartphone; applikation; mobilapp; internetadministrerad; digital behandling; blandform;

    Abstract : Internet-delivered programs based on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) have during the past decade shown to work in an effective way for the treatment of depression. Due to its accessibility and independence of time and location, smartphone-based CBT might represent the next generation of digital interventions. READ MORE

  5. 23. Sociocultural and cognitive influences of pain expression and assessment

    Author : Troy Dildine; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Health inequities in pain are rampant in the United States. Historically marginalized populations (HMPs) experience increased levels of pain, pain more often, and receive less pain treatment. Health inequities are largely based on verbal reports, suggesting providers are not standardized in their assessments of verbal pain. READ MORE

  6. 24. Auditory Distraction in ADHD : From Behaviour to the Brain

    Author : Rina Blomberg; Jerker Rönnberg; Henrik Danielsson; David Badre; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Auditory distraction; Cognitive control; Attention; Working memory; ADHD; Auditiv distraktion; Kognitiv kontroll; Uppmärksamhet; Arbetsminne; Adhd;

    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

  7. 25. Inhibitors Targeting Insulin-Regulated Aminopeptidase (IRAP) : Identification, Synthesis and Evaluation

    Author : Karin Engen; Mats Larhed; Mikael Elofsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; compound screening; insulin-regulated aminopeptidase; IRAP; inhibitors; cognitive disorders; spiro-oxindole; quinazolinone; imidazopyridine; medicinal chemistry; structure-activity relationship; microwave heating; Medicinal Chemistry; Läkemedelskemi;

    Abstract : Insulin-regulated aminopeptidase (IRAP) has emerged as a potential new therapeutic target for treatment of cognitive disorders. Inhibition of the enzymatic activity facilitates cognition in rodents. READ MORE