Essays about: "gender differences in memory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words gender differences in memory.

  1. 1. Memory and Inferences of Cheating Behavior: Age and Interindividual Differences in Trust Impact Decision Bias

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Hannah Tucker; [2023]
    Keywords : Cheating sensitivity; social contract theory; integrative encoding; general trust scale; decision bias; generalization; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The social contract theory hypothesis of a memory enhancement for cheaters remains a continued debate, but few studies have addressed the potential inferential role of such an enhancement. Moreover, little research has been conducted on interindividual characteristics and how these may impact cheating sensitivity. READ MORE

  3. 2. THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT INSTUNCTIONS ON SPATIAL LEARNING IN A VIRTUAL ENVIROMENT

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Khonde Triphose; [2021]
    Keywords : virtual environment; silcton; spatial knowledge; human navigation; instructions ; gender; mental rotation test; SBSOD; virtuella miljöer; silcton; rumsligt minne; navigera; instruktion; kön; mental rotation test; SBSOD;

    Abstract : A desktop virtual reality environment of a campus area (called Silcton) was used to examine how instructing participants on performing exploration in an unfamiliar environment impacts the acquired spatial knowledge. Participants explored the Silcton virtual environment, after having received differing instructions on what to do. READ MORE

  4. 3. Differences in Applying the Terms “Sex” and “Gender” Across Scientific Authors Active in English and Non-English Speaking Countries

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Rebecca Eriksson; [2021]
    Keywords : Cognitive science; sex; gender; sex differences; language; English; Kognitionsvetenskap; könsskillnader; språk; lingvistik; engelska;

    Abstract : The aim of this present study was to examine whether scientific authors active in English-speaking countries differ from those in non-English-speaking countries in their use of the terms ‘sex’ and ‘gender’. Based on earlier science, findings have shown that the first language (L1) and second language (L2) differ in the neural processes of the brain and working memory. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gender differences in unconscious visual working memory

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Renske Wienen; [2019]
    Keywords : Working memory; consciousness; gender; visuospatial; response time; Arbetsminne; medvetenhet; kön; visuospatial; respons tid;

    Abstract : Recent research has shown that working memory tasks can be performed with information that hasn’t been consciously perceived. This provides new opportunities in research concerning possible limitations and influential factors on unconscious working memory. READ MORE

  6. 5. Improved motoric memory consolidation The effect of positive feedback on motoric memory

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Arnaud Moulis; [2017-09-27]
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    Abstract : Motor memory is an essential part of everyday life and essential for learning and retaining motor skills such as playing computer games, piano, driving a car and dancing. Difficulties executing motor movements can have a significant impact on daily functioning. READ MORE