Essays about: "memory disorders"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words memory disorders.

1. 1. Exploring serial positioning effects in Claeson-Dahl's Test for verbal learning and retention – a naturalistic study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Hampus Fritz; [2024]
   Keywords : serial positioning effect; Claeson-Dahl’s Test for verbal learning and retention; neuropsychology; memory; word list; Seriepositionseffekten; Claeson-Dahls Test för inlärning och minne; neuropsykolog; minne; ordlista; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Serial positioning effects and the derived recency ratio has shown increasing promise as clinical tools for evaluating neurocognitive disorders. These measures have remained unexplored in Claeson-Dahl’s Test for verbal learning and retention (CDT). READ MORE

3. 2. Age Differences and the Impact of Mental Imagery in a Method of Loci Training Task

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Mari Wingård; [2023]
   Keywords : Mental imagery; memory enhancement; memory training; Method of Loci; age; age-related decline; aphantasia;

   Abstract : Gaining knowledge about methods of memory enhancement is important because it allows us to develop effective strategies and interventions to increase memory performance, optimize cognitive function, and potentially alleviate memory-related challenges such as age-related cognitive decline or memory disorders. This thesis aims to examine the influence of age on self-reported mental imagery (MI) experiences and investigate the potential effects of age and MI on memory training performance using the Method of Loci (MoL). READ MORE

4. 3. Cognitive impairment in patients with generalized anxiety disorder : A systematic review and meta-analysis

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Tea Hadzic; [2023]
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   Abstract : Background: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive anxiety and is associated with cognitive impairment (CoI) as part of the clinical picture. Long term anxiety can influence cognition negatively, yet there is a limited amount of reviews compiling present research on the association. READ MORE

5. 4. The impact of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on amygdala activation in patients with panic disorder

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Anton Kvarnström; [2023]
   Keywords : Panic disorder; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; amygdala; amygdala activation; serotonin;

   Abstract : Panic disorder (PD) is a debilitating anxiety disorder that often reduces the quality of life and some of its symptoms are physical distress and fear. PD is often comorbid with other anxiety disorders and depressive disorders and also cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses. READ MORE

6. 5. Investigating teacher's use of assistive technology for teaching children with learning disabilities in Gothenburg

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Johan Njikem; [2022-11-28]
   Keywords : Pedagogical Competence; Gothenburg Municipality;

   Abstract : Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate teacher’s use of Assistive Technology (AT) to teach children with learning disabilities (LD) in elementary classrooms in the Gothenburg Municipality of Sweden. This thesis assessed classroom availability and use of 16 AT tools for teaching children with learning disabilities, teacher’s attitudes and teacher’s level of pedagogical competence in using AT to teach children with LD in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics and memory / organization disorders. READ MORE