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  1. 1. Train your brain : updating, transfer, and neural changes

    Författare :Erika Dahlin; Lars Nyberg; Anna Stigsdotter Neely; Torkel Klingberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; cognitive training; executive functioning; transfer; fMRI; brain system; young adults; elderly; practice; neural correlates; individual differences; Experimental brain research; Experimentell hjärnforskning; Cognitive science; Kognitionsforskning; fysiologi; Physiology;

    Sammanfattning : An initial aim of this thesis was to determine whether training of a specific executive function (updating) produces improvements in performance on trained and transfer tasks, and whether the effects are maintained over time. Neural systems underlying training and transfer effects were also investigated and one question considered is whether transfer depends on general or specific neural overlap between training and transfer tasks. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Rehabilitation for improved cognition in stress-related exhaustion : cognitive, neural and clinical perspectives

    Författare :Hanna Malmberg Gavelin; Anna Stigsdotter Neely; Carl-Johan Boraxbekk; Ingibjörg Jonsdottir; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; stress rehabilitation; burnout; exhaustion disorder; cognitive training; aerobic training; klinisk psykologi; Clinical Psychology;

    Sammanfattning : Stress-related exhaustion disorder (ED) has been associated with concomitant cognitive impairment, perceived by patients to have large impact on everyday life. However, little is known about how to address cognition in stress rehabilitation and how this could influence stress recovery over time. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Cognition in interned adolescents : aspects of executive functions and training

    Författare :Olov Nordvall; Bert Jonsson; Anna Stigsdotter Neely; Anne H. Berman; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; interned youth; adolescence; antisocial behavior; executive functions; cognitive training; transfer; performance-based measures; self-assessment; impulsivity; Psychology; psykologi;

    Sammanfattning : This doctoral thesis examines adolescents with a history of antisocial behavior with a focus on investigating executive functioning, impulsivity and experiences of everyday executive problems. The thesis further investigates the associations between self-reported and performance-based measures. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Novel Psychoactive Substances : Experienced effects, attitudes, and motivations among online drug community users

    Författare :Christophe Soussan; Anette Kjellgren; Anna Stigsdotter Neely; Torsten Passie; Karlstads universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Novel psychoactive substances; drugs; legal highs; Internet; forum; ethylphenidate; discussions; motivations; harm reduction; substance displacement; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Sammanfattning : The aim of the present research is to contribute to the bridging of the knowledge gap pertaining to the field of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and its online community of users. The findings demonstrate that the community is characterized by robust group cohesiveness and counter public attitudes. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Recollection of Repeated Events : Difficulties and Possibilities

    Författare :Rebecca M. Willén; Pär Anders Granhag; Leif Strömwall; Anna Stigsdotter Neely; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Psykologi; Repeated events; Investigative interviewing; Mnemonics; Memory specificity;

    Sammanfattning : Survey based research about self-reported incidents and legal investigations concerning sexual abuse, terrorism, and refugee status determination often involves reporting about self-experienced events that are similar to each other and has occurred repeatedly. Such repeated events tend to be recalled in a general manner and as a cluster of events. LÄS MER