Blar i Institutt for psykologi på emneord "VDP::Samfunnsvitenskap: 200::Psykologi: 260"
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A Comparison of the Moth and the Human Olfactory system
(Master thesis, 2017)The aim of this thesis was to review the olfactory system of moths and humans in a comparative perspective. The basic motivation for performing such a work was to increase the understanding of the human olfactory system. ... -
A critical review on the relationship between executive functions and literacy
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis has explored and discussed the relationship between executive functions and reading in children between the ages of 4-7 years old, which are the years that early literacy skills are developed. The discussion ... -
A Longitudinal EEG study of visual motion perception in full-term and preterm infants and children
(Master thesis, 2018)High-density electroencephalogram (EEG) was used to longitudinally study evoked and induced brain electrical activity in full-term and preterm infants and children at 4-5 months, 11-12 months and at 6 years of age as a ... -
A metacognitive model of alcohol use: A cross-sectional study examining the role of metacognitions and desire thinking
(Master thesis, 2019)Metacognitive theory has proven itself useful in the conceptualization and treatment of common mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. A growing body of research has demonstrated that metacognitive beliefs and ... -
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Attention Training Technique and Mindful Self-Compassion
(Master thesis, 2017)The Attention Training Technique (ATT) and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) are two promising psychological interventions. Metacognitive theory posits that ATT should increase attention flexibility and reduce symptoms of ... -
Academic performance: the role of grit compared to short and comprehensive inventories of conscientiousness
(Master thesis, 2019)Grit is a relatively new construct defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals. It has been presented as a predictor of academic and vocational success over and above previously established personality constructs ... -
Adolescents' Perspectives on Well-Being and Mental Health in the Flight Phase: A Mixed Methods Study With Syrian Adolescent Refugees in Lebanon
(Master thesis, 2019)The armed conflicts in Syria have caused the most extensive refugee crisis of our time, and a great proportion of the refugees are children and adolescents. This mixed methods study was conducted in Lebanon, and has aimed ... -
Adult neuropsychological testing in Zambia’s HIV positive population on combined antiretroviral therapy
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2018:232, Doctoral thesis, 2018)The effect of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on the central nervous system results in a number of cognitive problems. Although the introduction of combined antiretroviral therapy (CART) has resulted in the reduction ... -
Affective Symptoms' associations with metacognitive beliefs, self-reported and performance-measured executive function
(Master thesis, 2019)Executive control and metacognitive beliefs are viewed as key contributors to emotional distress and disorder in the theoretical basis for metacognitive therapy, the self-regulatory executive function model. The present ... -
Aggression among unaccompanied refugees resettled in Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)This study investigated aggression and the relation to moral disengagement among youth who came to Norway as unaccompanied minor asylum seekers. The aim was to examine if exposure to trauma and acculturation-related hassles ... -
Alienated to dropout? : a study on reasons to leave high school
(Master thesis, 2017)The main aim of this study was to examine the effect of depression, satisfaction and sexual harassment on social alienation. And further, the effect of gender, depression, self-evaluated school performance and social ... -
Almost safe : safety margins are challenged!
(Master thesis, 2016)This thesis is a qualitative empirical case-study. The central themes to be elucidated were factors that can avoid a negative decrease in safety margins in risky work. Data for this study was collected from individual ... -
An effect evalution of an intervention to improve the psychosocial work environment of a specific university unit
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis evaluates the effects of a prolonged intervention effort implemented in a specific unit at a Norwegian university. The effort consisted of two interventions; the employeeship program and the health, safety and ... -
Anger - Friend or foe? - Anger restructuring in cognitive theraphy and short-term dynamic psychotherapy for cluster C personality disorders: A randomised controlled trial
(Master thesis, 2019)The aim of the present study was to examine to what extent higher levels of anger restructuring would lead to symptom reduction on SCL-90-R for cluster C personality disorders independent of treatment condition. The two ... -
Anxiety and depression as independent risk markers of specific CVD outcomes: The role of personality, antidepressant use and sex-specific risk profiles
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2022:288, Doctoral thesis, 2022)Norsk sammendrag Hjerte- og karsykdommer (HKS) er blant de ledende årsakene til død og nedsatt funksjonsevne i verden. Det eksisterer mye kunnskap om de fysiske risikofaktorene til HKS, og et voksende forskningsfelt søker ... -
Anxiety in early middle childhood - a prospective study of predictors
(Master thesis, 2018)Background: Research on predictors of anxiety have traditionally focused on large age groups, while studies of young school-aged children at specific age intervals remain scarce. This investigation examines factors related ... -
Associations between picture-based mobile dating app use, sociosexuality, self-perceived mate value and self-esteem
(Master thesis, 2017)The aim of this study was to explore the use of picture-based mobile dating app (PBMDA) use, and to investigate its associations primarily to sociosexuality. This study also explores PBMDA-use in relation to self-perceived ... -
Associations between self-control and symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia
(Master thesis, 2017)Self-control refers to a person’s ability to consciously manage his or her responses in order to achieve a wanted outcome, and can be regarded as a personality trait. Self-control has been shown to be important to a range ... -
Associations between Self-esteem and Experiences from Short-term Dating Contexts
(Master thesis, 2019)Sociometer theory holds that self-esteem is like a thermometer constantly monitoring our value as relational partners and how desired we are for social inclusion. Looking to sociometer theory we wanted to investigate the ... -
Associations of Fine Motor Skills, Visual Processing Abilities, and Psychological Resources with Reading Skills in Young Adults - Investigating Gender Differences
(Master thesis, 2019)Although gender differences in reading skills is well established in childhood and adolescence, it is unclear whether these differences exist at later ages. Considering the prevalence of gender differences, it is important ...