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1. 1. Procrastination as a form of Self-regulation Failure : A review of the cognitive and neural underpinnings

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Iselin Fridén; [2020]
   Keywords : procrastination; self-regulation failure; executive functions; prefrontal cortex; nucleus accumbens; amygdala;

   Abstract : The action of postponing an intended plan is often referred to as procrastination. Research on procrastination generally views the phenomenon as a form of self-regulation failure. Self-regulation refers to the conscious and non-conscious processes that enable individuals to guide their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors purposefully. READ MORE

3. 2. The effect of task relevancy in non-consciously retained information in working memory

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Jonatan Gustavsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Cognition; working memory; consciousness;

   Abstract : The relationship between cognitive processes and consciousness has been of interest for a long time in the science community. Recent studies showed that it’s possible to non-consciously retain information in working memory. READ MORE

4. 3. Non-conscious retention and working memory load

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Alexander Rosendahl Grammatikopoulos; [2013]
   Keywords : Memory; Subconcious; Non-Conscious; Conciousness; Psychology; Working memory; WM; load; Chunking; aware; perception; visual; masked; philosophy;

   Abstract : Recent studies of non-conscious processing have indicated that visually processed non-conscious informationcan be used to influence behaviour after as much as 5000 ms. This study further explores the possibilities of nonconsciousvisual working memory retention. READ MORE

5. 4. Non-conscious Attitudes - a study of young people’s attitudes towards product placement

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

   Author : Sissel Hedqvist; [2012-09-17]
   Keywords : product placement; attitudes; media; consumption; television; series; film; brands; culture; non-conscious consumption;

   Abstract : Title: Non-conscious Attitudes - a study of young people’s attitudes towards product placement Author: Sissel Hedqvist Course: Term Paper in Media- and Communications Studies Term: Spring Term 2012 Supervisor: Marie Grusell Word count: 23 334 Objective: to find out young people in Sweden’s attitudes towards product placement in film and television series Method: Qualitative in-depth interviews Main result: The research shows that product placement is not a subject that is in the forefront of the respondents’ mind. They are aware of its existence but do not give it much thought, nor is it a subject that they discuss at length with anybody. READ MORE

6. 5. Preliminary Sustainability Assessment of water resources management in the Ili-Balkhash Basin of Central Asia

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

   Author : Anna Spitsyna; Tatiana Spitsyna; [2007]
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   Abstract : The Ili-Balkhash basin (IB basin) is a large freshwater system, covering 413 000 km2 in Kazakhstan, China and Kyrgyzstan. The main part of the watershed is situated in Kazakstan (85%) and a smaller part in northwestern China (15 %). The Kazakhstan's part of the IB basin embraces the territory of the Almaty region and Xinijang region. READ MORE