Search for dissertations about: "fear conditioning"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words fear conditioning.

  2. 21. Automated behavioral phenotyping of inbred mouse strains and mouse models of Alzheimer disease

    Author : Alina Codita; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Behavioral characterization of various mouse strains created as models for human diseases such as Alzheimer disease requires robust phenotyping methods. Previous work on inbred mouse strains has shown that some of the widely used behavioral methods yield inconsistent results across laboratories, in spite of standardization efforts. READ MORE

  4. 22. Serotonin in emotional memory processes : neuropharmacological studies with emphasis on depression

    Author : Therese M Eriksson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Cognitive dysfunctions are common in neuropsychiatric disorders including Major Depressive Disorder, but are difficult to normalize by antidepressant therapies and contribute to reduced functional improvement. Cognitive impairments include alterations of emotional memory processes that are early targeted by antidepressant therapies, including Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). READ MORE

  5. 23. Strength training for physical performance and injury prevention in sports. Individualised and supervised training for female athletes

    Author : Sofia Augustsson Ryman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Strength training; Physical performance; Functional tests; Strenght assessment; Injury prevention; Physical coach; Young female athletes; Volleyball;

    Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis was to obtain knowledge about individualised, supervised strength and conditioning programmes for physical performance and injury prevention in female athletes. Data are presented both on the influence of individualisation and supervision during resistance training for physical performance and injury prevention and on the athletes’ experience of resistance training and the role of the physical coach. READ MORE

  6. 24. Study into the Potential and Feasibility of a Standalone Solar-Wind Hybrid Electric Energy Supply System

    Author : Getachew Bekele; Björn Palm; Philip Eames; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Wind Speed; Sunshine Duration; Solar Radiation; Feasibility Study; Standalone System; Solar-Wind Hybrid; Thermal energy engineering; Termisk energiteknik;

    Abstract : The tendency to use renewable energy resources has grown continuouslyover the past few decades, be it due to fear over warnings of globalwarming or because of the depletion and short life of fossil fuels or evenas a result of the interest which has developed among researchers doingscientific research into it. This work can be considered as joining any ofthese groups with an objective of giving electric light to the poorpopulation living in one of the poorest nations in the world. READ MORE

  7. 25. Blood-and Injection Phobia in Pregnancy : Epidemiological, Biological and Treatment aspects

    Author : Caroline Lilliecreutz; Ann Josefsson; Gunilla Sydsjö; Lars von Knorring; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Blood-and injection phobia; pregnancy; prevalence; cortisol; outcome; cognitive behavioral therapy; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar;

    Abstract : Introduction: Blood- and injection phobia is an anxiety disorder with a prevalence of approximately 3-5% in the general population. The etiology is often a combination of genetic factors and a conditioning experience. READ MORE