Essays about: "Marie-France Larsson"

Found 2 essays containing the words Marie-France Larsson.

1. 1. Validation Study of a Virtual Laboratory for Research in Environmental Psychology

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   Author : Marie-France Larsson; [2010]
   Keywords : environment; aesthetics; laboratory testning; Maslow; Mintz; virtual environment; virtual reality;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to validate the use of a virtual environment (VE) for psychological research. A study made by Maslow and Mintz (1956) in which they found that a room’s aesthetic affects how participants estimate pictures of people was replicated using a VE. READ MORE

3. 2. The Effect of Plants on Individuals' Stress Level in an Indoor Work Environment

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Marie-France Larsson; [2010]
   Keywords : coping; heart rate; indoors; nature; plants; stress; work;

   Abstract : Many instances of sick leave can be linked to diseases caused by stress. An efficient way to counter the negative effects of stress is coping. However, trying to fit coping activities into an already busy schedule can be stressful in itself. Therefore it is interesting to study passive stress-reducing methods, for instance interaction with nature. READ MORE