Essays about: "psychological responses"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 54 essays containing the words psychological responses.

  1. 1. A REVIEW OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY’S EFFECT ON MOOD Through the Lens of the HPA Axis

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Susanna Karlkvist; Anton Wickberg; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : Mood; Physical activity; HPA axis; The cross-stressor adaptation hypothesis; CRH; Exercise; Cortisol; Cognition;

    Abstract : Engagement in physical activity (PA) has been said to trigger a chain reaction of events which can alter our mood state. One recently implicated component is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, involved in the reaction to physical and psychological stress-ors. READ MORE

  3. 2. Are mindless robots less threatening? : The role of transparency about robots’ lack of human-like psychological capabilities

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Emma Willyams; [2023]
    Keywords : social robots; threat to distinctiveness hypothesis; transparency; HRI;

    Abstract : The use of social robots is often seen as a solution for handling future challenges such as caring for a growing population of elderly people. However, previous research has shown that robots can be perceived as threatening and for a successful implementation of robots in society we are dependent on the public’s acceptance of the technology. READ MORE

  4. 3. Shifting shorelines : reflection on visulization of sea level rise

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Essi Seiskari; [2023]
    Keywords : sea level rise; climate adaptation; managed retreat; visualization;

    Abstract : Sea level rise is predicted to radically transform coastal landscapes in the coming centuries. Caused by climate change, the impact is already felt in low-lying communities around the world. READ MORE

  5. 4. Creating a safe workplace: Leadership and Psychological Safety

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Natalie Koutny; Pavlos Chatziadam; [2023]
    Keywords : Leadership; Leadership styles; Project Management; Psychological safety; Project Teams; IT industry;

    Abstract : The success of numerous organisations nowadays, especially in the IT sector, is closely connected with project success. Project managers can influence and determine how a project is run and its overall success, as it has been well established throughout the literature. READ MORE

  6. 5. Playing through distress A pilot study on psychological flexibility and endurance in Athletes

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för beteende-, social- och rättsvetenskap

    Author : Feven Gebru; [2023]
    Keywords : Athletes; psychological flexibility; psychosocial responses; IRAP;

    Abstract : This study aimed to contribute to the understanding of playing through distress and painduring athletic training and competition by investigating athletes’ psychological flexibilityand psychosocial responses to pain. This quantitative study consisted of two parts: (1) anonline survey (explicit measures) consisting of the Personalized Psychological FlexibilityIndex (PPFI) and the behavioural subscale of the Avoidance-endurance Questionnaire(AEQ). READ MORE