The mirror neuron system (MNS) consists of fronto-parietal neurons active during both the execution and observation of actions. In the mirror neuron theory of action understanding, activation of the MNS facilitates an understanding of action goals. The aim of this bachelor thesis is to explore whether infants’ development of action understanding can be understood within this theoretical framework
Read MoreThis bachelor’s thesis examines whether action video games have an influence on selective attention. Therefore, it places itself within the field of cognitive psychology. Due to the in- creased number of gamers in the recent years, it has become even more important to exam- ine the interaction between gamer and video game. The thesis presents a theoretical foun- dation of visual selective attention as well as two methods used within the field of video games effect on selective attention; the ‘Useful Field of View’ and the ‘Theory of Visual At- tention’.
Read MoreRecently, a prominent Danish union boasted that the level of inequality in Denmark has become obscene (3F, 2019). To contribute with scientific, evidence-based conclusions to the above statement, this thesis will attempt to explore how the Danish population truly assess and prefer the distribution of wealth in Denmark.
Read MoreThis dissertation sets out to explore the grounds on which the term Internet Addiction is based. The concept is not yet accepted in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), as there are substantial inconsistencies in the definitions and diagnostic tools of the disorder. This dissertation looks closely and critically at the empirical foundation of Internet Addiction and proposes several interventions and a suggestion for a future study.
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