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  1. 16. Body Ownership : An Activation Likelihood Estimation Meta-Analysis

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Martin Nilsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Body ownership; fMRI; ALE meta-analysis; Region of interest; Multisensory integration;

    Abstract : How is it that we feel that we own our body? And how does the brain create this feeling? By manipulating the integration of multisensory signals, researchers have recently begun to probe this question. By creating the illusory experience of owning external body-parts and entire bodies, researchers have investigated the neurofunctional correlates of body ownership. READ MORE

  3. 17. Automation Pipelines for Efficient and Robust Experimental Research Within Cognitive Neuroscience

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för visuell information och interaktion

    Author : Patrik Björklund; Anna Rydin; [2020]
    Keywords : Computer Vision; Visual Analog Scale; VAS; Questionnaires; Research Pipeline; Automation; Anomaly Detection;

    Abstract : The current trend towards large-scale research projects with big quantities of data from multiple sources require robust and efficient data handling. This thesis explores techniques for automatizing research data pipelines. Specifically, two tasks related to automation within a long-term research project in cognitive neuroscience are addressed. READ MORE

  4. 18. Rubber hand illusion and affective touch : A systematic review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Jesper Anell; [2020]
    Keywords : Rubber hand illusion; affective touch; cognitive neuroscience; body ownership; interoception;

    Abstract : The feeling of owning a body part is often investigated by conducting and manipulating the rubber hand illusion, a three-way integration of vision, touch, and proprioception. In the last decade, more research on the role of interoception, the sense of the body's’ internal state, in the illusion has been made. READ MORE

  5. 19. Psilocybin and LSD in the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Marcus Allgulin; [2020]
    Keywords : LSD; psilocybin; cognitive neuroscience; psychedelic-assisted therapy; depression; anxiety; 5-HT2A; Default Mode Network;

    Abstract : Psychiatry is in a crisis. Mental health disorders are on the rise worldwide and there are currently not enough efficient treatment methods that would meet the patients’ needs. Hence, the societal and economic costs of mental health problems are enormous, as well as the suffering of individuals afflicted by mental health problems. READ MORE

  6. 20. Experiencing visual art

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Anette Lovar; [2020]
    Keywords : Neuroaesthetics; pleasure; reward; emotional well-being; visual art;

    Abstract : Visual art is important for humans. Most people have an interest in visiting art museums, and they spend both time and money on artworks. Appreciating visual art can have an effect on several psychological states, such as pleasure, emotions of wonder, awe, and the sublime. READ MORE