Essays about: "Cognitive Style"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 32 essays containing the words Cognitive Style.

  1. 16. The How or the What : The Impact of Narrative Style on Empathy

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Anders Öhberg; Karin Paul; [2017]
    Keywords : Empathy; narrative style; cognitive empathy; affective empathy; psychotherapy; valence; arousal;

    Abstract : Narratives in the forms of music or literature have traditionally been highlightedfor their ability to evoke empathy; however, the specific features of the narrativethat serve as the underlying mechanisms responsible for this effect remain unclear.The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of a narrative’s style onempathy. READ MORE

  3. 17. Effects of secure priming and performance feedback on creativity

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

    Author : Magnus Westling; [2017]
    Keywords : creativity; gamification; priming;

    Abstract : The present study assessed the effects of secure priming, referring to attachment security and a sense that the world is safe, and performance feedback on people’s creativity. It was hypothesized that the induced positive mood and motivation would redistribute resources away from self-protection towards self-worthiness and a more exploratory mind- set, enabling curiosity, expansive reasoning and creativity. READ MORE

  4. 18. Are the Physiological and Digital Systems Converging? : Exploring the relation between humans and mobile technologies.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : My Zetterholm; [2016]
    Keywords : Mobile technologies; General Systems Theory; Ontology; Digital systems; Physiological systems; Convergence; Smartphones; eHealth; Cognition;

    Abstract : This thesis has its starting point in the digitalization of society focusing on the rapid development of mobile technologies and the increasing interplay between humans and machines. The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) is extending at a fast pace, affecting all parts of society, and the everyday life of most individuals. READ MORE

  5. 19. Entrepreneurs: A separate breed or just different thinkers? : A study of entrepreneurs & corporate managers decision-making styles

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Honey Shahraki; Adissa Asmar; [2015]
    Keywords : Entrepreneurs; Corporate Managers; Decision-making Style; Intuitive Thinking; Rational Thinking;

    Abstract : Entrepreneurs and corporate managers are said to differ in their decision-making styles. In this study we aimed to investigate if and why these presupposed differences exist by examining entrepreneurs and corporate managers differences to information processing as well as risk-taking propensity in business situations. READ MORE

  6. 20. Biology Teachers’ Perception of Laboratory Work in Afghanistan: : A Survey Study of Secondary Schools in Kabul City.

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    Author : Farzana Doosti; [2015]
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    Abstract : This research is conducted for the purpose of identifying the approaches that secondary school teachers use to implement laboratory work in the subject of biology in secondary school of Afghanistan. A second aim is to identify the common barriers which might hinder teachers from implementing lab work. READ MORE