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Маркова, Інна, та Inna Markova. "Системний підхід в психолого-педагогічних дослідженнях". Thesis, Національний авіаційний університет, 2020. http://er.nau.edu.ua/handle/NAU/43262.

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В умовах модернізації суспільства, сучасний освітній процес характеризується відходом від уніфікації та стандартизації педагогічного процесу. Відтак, ключовою проблемою теорії та практики навчання, виховання і розвитку є пошук іноваційних стратегій щодо становлення цілісного та творчого фахівця будь-якої галузі.<br>In the context of modernization of society, the modern educational process is characterized by a departure from the unification and standardization of the pedagogical process. Therefore, the key problem of the theory and practice of teaching, education and development is the search

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Ivanova, Olena, and Kseniia Kugai. "Psychological peculiarities of pedagogical activity." Thesis, Таврійський державний агротехнологічний університет імені Дмитра Моторного, 2021. https://er.knutd.edu.ua/handle/123456789/18205.

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The purpose of the work is to study the psychological characteristics of pedagogical activity. Each of the teacher’s work spheres makes special requirements for his personal qualities, and therefore the success of pedagogical activity is largely due to the level of certain personal qualities development.

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Ohorodnyk, N. Y. "Psychological and Pedagogical Foundations for Future Seafarers’ English-Language Communicative Competency Development." Thesis, Sumy State University, 2017. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/67276.

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The general tendency of the present to regard the foreign language as a socially and personally important factor steps up the possibilities for the specialist’s self-realization and ensures his career success. It should be noted that a good command of the English language, as future seafarers’ working language and a universal means for their mutual understanding during professional and everyday communication on board a vessel takes a key role. Seafarers’ maritime English communicative competence is undoubtedly one of the fundamental indicators of their general professional competency a

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Campbell, Katherine. "Psychological distress following stroke : a research portfolio." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/20960.

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Introduction: There is a growing literature base focusing on the correlates and predictors of psychological distress following stroke. However, there is still limited understanding regarding the physical, cognitive and psychosocial variables that may increase an individual’s vulnerability to experiencing post stroke psychological distress. This thesis had two aims: 1) to review the evidence relating to functional impairment and depression post stroke, in order to identify any differences in this relationship at different stages of recovery, or over time, and 2) to explore whether perceived soc

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Honeyman, Victoria. "Psychological factors and psychological treatment for Cluster C personality disorders : a research portfolio." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/25457.

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Background: There is a paucity of research into Cluster C personality disorders, however there is increasing recognition that they are highly prevalent, associated with significant distress and frequently present alongside co-occurring axis I disorders. Research has led to significant progress in the understanding of the psychological mechanisms and has guided the development of evidence based treatment for borderline personality disorder and therefore it is likely that increased focus on Cluster C personality disorders may lead to similar developments. This thesis aimed to examine and evaluat

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De, Andrade Ruaan Kriel. "The relationship between psychological capital and psychological well-being." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020096.

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A study of the available literature on Psychological WellQBeing and Positive Organisational Scholarship revealed that enormous potential existed for further research. This is a relatively new field with limited literature and research evidence available. It became very clear from the beginning that the relationships between these constructs could successfully be researched. It was therefore decided to embark on an academic research journey in order to contribute to the existing knowledge available on these constructs within the South African Private Healthcare Industry. This quantitative resea

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Johncock, Suzanne. "Older people's psychological change processes : a research portfolio." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/23425.

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Objectives. The empirical qualitative study explored Older People’s (over 65 years of age) perceptions of psychological change and the processes by which these occurred. It also aimed to add to understanding of the barriers to therapeutic change. Subsequently, a systematic review of the current literature pertaining to older people’s attachment styles, and how attachment is measured within this population, was conducted. This scrutinised the literature regarding role of attachment (as a trans-diagnostic construct) in old age, as this may influence their change processes. Design. As the empiric

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Williams, Shayne Thomas, and shayne williams@deakin edu au. "Indigenous values informing curriculum and pedagogical praxis." Deakin University. School of Education, 2007. http://tux.lib.deakin.edu.au./adt-VDU/public/adt-VDU20071130.095612.

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As an Indigenous research study into the cultural quality of Indigenous education this thesis focuses on the proposition that mainstream education marginalises Indigenous learners because of its entrenchment in the Western worldview. The thesis opens with an analysis of the cultural dynamics of Indigenous values, the politics of Indigenous identity, and the hegemonic constraints of West-centric knowledge. This analysis is then drawn upon to critically examine the cultural predisposition of mainstream education. The arguments proffered through this critical examination support the case that

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Fent, Randa. "The harmful effects of discrimination : a meta-analysis of research." Thesis, McGill University, 2002. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=32824.

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This thesis is designed to examine the effects of discrimination on its target. It aims to investigate the psychological, physical, perceptual and behavioral responses that individuals exhibit when faced with racist, sexist and heterosexist as well as other types of discriminatory acts. Through meta-analytic procedures, findings from existing studies investigating the impact of discrimination on the target were gathered and their average effect sizes calculated. A total of 50 empirical studies were identified, from which 84 effect sizes were derived. Using homogeneity analysis techniques, the

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Moy, Carrie Luanna. "GPS TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH: A METHODOLOGICAL PROPOSAL." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/192525.

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Zhang, Michael. "Is a Viable Theistic Program of Psychological Research Possible?" BYU ScholarsArchive, 2014. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/4298.

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This thesis explores whether a viable theistic program of psychological research is possible. The importance of this exploration has to do with naturalism's monopoly on psychological science, inasmuch as naturalism prevents other worldviews from competing fairly in psychology's scientific marketplace by controlling the criteria of psychological science. Because theism is naturalism's most complete rival, considering theism's scientific potential in psychology is crucial to dismantling naturalism's monopoly. Contrary to conventional wisdom, theism encompasses a unique set of understandings abou

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Smith, Ronald Andrew. "Social psychological factors in exercise adherence in adults." Thesis, University of Exeter, 1994. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.260791.

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Lake, Marilyn Toni. "Risky decision-making in the Context of Contingency Management for Methamphetamine Use Disorder." Master's thesis, Faculty of Humanities, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31025.

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Background: Risky decision-making is strongly implicated in adverse real-world risk-taking behaviour, and is associated with Substance Use Disorder, including Methamphetamine Use Disorder. Laboratory neurocognitive tasks typically utilized to assess risky decision-making have been able to distinguish participants with Substance Use Disorder from controls, although considerable heterogeneity is still evident within substance-using populations, which remains largely unexplained. Preliminary evidence has also tied risky decision-making to treatment outcomes, although no research has investigated

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Du, Plessis Bernice. "The contribution of different forms of violence exposure to internalising and externalising symptoms in young South African adolescents." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10403.

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Includes bibliographical references.<br>Studies conducted in high income countries have increasingly recognised that youth who are violently victimised are often victimised across more than one life domain, a pattern of violence exposure termed poly-victimisation. Further, poly-vicimisation has been associated with a greater severity of internalising and externalising symptoms than single types of exposure. However, there is a dearth of studies on the rate and impact of poly-victimisation among youth in South Africa. The current study assessed the rate of exposure of younger adolescents (N = 6

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Ball, Marianne. "The effect of stress on memory : eyewitness performance in juveniles and young adults." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11900.

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Includes abstract.<br>Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-131).<br>An experimental design was used to investigate the relationship between stress and eyewitness memory in adolescents (Experiment 1) and young adults (Experiment 2). Psychosocial stress was induced using a public speaking task. As eyewitness outcome measures, participants were asked to provide a physical description and to make a lineup identification of a) a research assistant with whom they had interacted under stressful circumstances (prior to public speaking), and b) a research assistant with whom they had interacted

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Pursch, Lindsay Jane. "The short-term effects of off-pump cardiopulmonary bypass graft surgery on cognitive performance." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10772.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 56-67).<br>Postoperative neurocognitive impairment has been associated with coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). This study investigates the short-term effects of off-pump cardiopulmonary bypass graft surgery (OPCAB) on cognitive performance, as a possible safer alternative in the treatment of coronary artery disease. This research forms part of a larger study in which, in addition to the OPCAB procedure, the cognitive effects of CABG surgery and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with intra-coronary stenting are assessed. 36 part

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Koloko, Muya. "The persistence of attitudes following violent and non-violent video game play using conventional versus embodied controls." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14402.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 72-79).<br>The effects of violent video game play on hostility and support for violence are unclear. Previous studies have shown increases, decreases or no effect at all. At the time of the first study (2007) it was unclear if attitudes and opinions within a game persisted after game play. Also unknown was how long any such effects would last, and if they would be affected by using embodied versus conventional controls in the game. 3 experiments were run on university students to investigate these points. It was hypothesised that violent play would i

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Schrieff, Leigh. "Understanding the seating patterns in a university residence dining hall : a longitudinal study of intergroup contact and friendship." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8002.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 141-153).<br>Generally, an aim of the study was to establish the level of segregation among the students in the dining hall and to attempt to understand the motivations that establish and maintain such patterns. Students' level of intergroup contact and interracial attitudes were among the factors investigated for such motivations. With this, a further aim of the study was to establish whether the patterns observed were also patterns of friendship. If this were so, then a further aim of the study was to investigate the determinants of friendship for

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Kinnear, Helen. "Changes in dream frequency, vividness and intensity in subjects taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12419.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 61-67).<br>Various sources of evidence suggest that dream frequency, intensity and vividness are increased with the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRJ's) commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety. In this study the effects ofSSRI use on dream frequency, intensity and vividness in psychiatric patients was examined through a comparision of the dream characteristics of an SSRI- medicated patient group vs. an unmedicated patient control group. Each group comprised 20 patients recruited through state psychiatric outpatient facilitie

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Suliman, Sharain. "Assessing post-traumatic responses among South African adolescents : a comparison of different methods." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6958.

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Bibliography: leaves 87-101.<br>The present study compares the use of standardised diagnostic clinical interviews, self-report scales, and unstructured interviews, to determine if these different methods of assessment elicit the same or similar information with regards to trauma exposure, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression in adolescents. A sample of Grade ll learners was drawn from two schools in the Northern Suburbs of Cape T own. The total sample comprised of 58 learners between the ages of 16 and 18 years. Each participant was administered a demographic questionnaire, a clinica

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Deglon, Under. "Children of mothers with physical disabilities : perceptions of parenting, the mother-adolescent relationship and the adolescent's engagement in risky behaviour : five case studies." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8183.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves [122]-132).<br>This qualitative study investigated the effect of a mother's physical disability on the mother-adolescent relationship, parenting and the adolescent's engagement in risky behaviour. Interviews were conducted with five mothers with visible physical disabilities and with their adolescent children. The adolescents comprised two boys and three girls between the ages of 12 and 15 years. All five mother-adolescent dyads were black, with low maternal educational levels, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and lived in neighbourhoods characte

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Northam, Amy. "Colorectal cancer : a neuropsychological approach to non-adherence to screening guidelines of individuals with Lynch syndrome in the Western Cape." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11649.

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Includes abstract.<br>Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-140).<br>Lynch syndrome (LS), the most common form of inherited colorectal cancer (CRC), carries with it a lifetime risk of approximately 80% of developing CRC. This study identified unexpected findings with regard to the relationships between neuropsychological functioning, knowledge and non-adherence within the context of LS, and highlights ways in which this might be investigated in the future.

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Duffett, Lynda. "Evaluation of the Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre: a theory and outcomes-based approach." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10405.

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Includes bibliographical references.<br>This study examined treatment response and participant characteristics amongst substance misusing clients of a Cape Town low-cost out-patient treatment programme.A theory-based approach to the evaluation was used and substance use outcomes of participants were measured over the three time periods of admission, 6- weeks postadmission (immediately after the intervention) and 10-weeks post-admission as were elements of the Centre's causal chain mechanism: Relationships between the domains of motivation (comprising the three sub-scales of Recognition, Taking

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Lipinska, Malgorzata. "The relationship between sleep and memory in PTSD." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12145.

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Includes abstract.<br>Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-127).<br>Previous research has shown that in normal individuals sleep is critical to the formation of memories. Successful memory consolidation during sleep is contingent on the presence of slowwave sleep (SWS), REM sleep and the successful transition of stages across the night. In PTSD, both sleep and memory processes are disrupted, but no previous study has examined whether these two variables are inter-related. This study aimed at determining whether disrupted sleep was a mechanism underlying declarative memory deficits i

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Pezi, Sinawe. "An in-depth analysis of the psychological challenges associated with disclosing an HIV." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8186.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 85-92)<br>The availability and free-access of ARV-treatment in South Africa has been a signifier of hope amongst fellow South Africans. This in effect has led to the government's assumption that the disclosure of an HIV/AIDS-infected status would be easier due to the treatment's effectiveness. Disclosing an HIV/AIDS-infected status to the individual/s with whom one cohabits with, has thus been made a policy by the government in order to be able to access ARV-treatment. This study examined the psychological challenges associated with disclosing an HIV

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Hodge, Anthony. "The role of sleep in creative task performance." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8265.

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Includes abstract.<br>Includes bibliographical references (leaves 84-91).<br>Anecdotal evidence suggests that sleep can aid in creative performance, but few studies have systematically investigated this association. Prior research suggests that creative thinking, particularly divergent cognition, is similar to mental states found in sleep and dreaming, especially during REM sleep. Studies have found that sleep benefits general learning and problem-solving, and facilitates insight that promotes enhanced performance on cognitive tasks. This study investigated the effects of sleep on performance

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Carney, Tara. "I want to look like that : the role of ideal-type media in disordered eating behaviours." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11800.

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Bibliography: leaves 129-139.<br>The relationship between media exposure and disordered eating disordered behaviours is not without complexity and contestation in the existing literature. Much knowledge of this relationship in a sample of South African university students, who could be expected to have reasonably high levels of media exposure. It examined the relationship via both quantitative and qualitative methods. In the quantitative part, 222 second-year psychology students at the University of Cape Town completed the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT -26). Analyses of the EAT-26 scores and demo

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Smit, Carryn. "A formative evaluation of the theory, process, and outcomes of the Earthchild Project." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12010.

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Includes abstract.<br>Includes bibliographical references.<br>The evaluation did not attempt to establish accountability for the programme but focused on revealing information that could assist in its development and improvement. The programme’s implicit theory was articulated using information gained through programme documentation and interviews and a focus group conducted with programme stakeholders. The logic and plausibility of the resulting theory was assessed and compared to social scientific literature to reveal programme weaknesses and areas of possible improvement.

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Gaibie, Fairuz. "Understanding child perpetration of violence : a case study." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10549.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65-81).<br>The present study aimed to understand the severe acts of violence committed by six boys from the Western Cape farming community. The six boys, aged between 8 and 13 years, were the primary participants. They were all children of farm workers. Individuals who were either connected to them as well as those who were informed about their community were also interviewed. Those connected to them included their mothers, teachers, a farm owner, a social worker, and a health worker. Those not directly related to the boys but informed about their co

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O'Leary, Catherine. "Event-based prospective memory in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13993.

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Learning and memory seem to be particularly vulnerable to the effects of heavy prenatal alcohol exposure. Previous research has, however, been limited to the study of retrospective memory (i.e., episodic or declarative memory) in children with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure. Recently, memory researchers have turned their attention to the study of prospective memory (PM), or the ability to realize and act on delayed intentions, in clinical populations. There are no published studies exploring PM in FASD, however. Prospective remembering is reliant on declarative memory as well as intact

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Everitt-Penhale, Brittany. "The construction of masculinity in male students' talk on (heterosexual) rape in South Africa: a discourse analysis." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14148.

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One in three South African women will be raped in her lifetime; the gravity of this issue makes investigating factors influencing rape perpetration a crucial endeavour. Drawing on a feminist post-structuralist framework, this study is based on the assumption that how masculinity is constructed in a given context may influence some men's sexually aggressive behaviour within that context. Six focus group sessions, each consisting of between four and six male university students (with a total of 30 participants) were held, in which the reasons for why some men rape in South Africa were discussed.

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Fowler, Gillian. "Relationships between mental health, socioeconomic status and subjective social status in first-year students at four South African universities." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14329.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 92-109).<br>Background and Objective: First-year university students face many challenges during the transition to university. Some of these relate to their background and socio-demographic characteristics and others have to do with the characteristics of the universities they attend. South African first-year students may face even more challenges adjusting to university, which are linked to the country's Apartheid history. This study aimed to explore relationships between mental health, socioeconomic status and subjective social status in first-year

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Mosdell, Jill. "Development and validation of a neurocognitive screening battery : language and spatial cognition." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10644.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 108-121).<br>There is great need for an effective neurocognitive screening tool in South Africa. The outdated and diagnostically limited Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) is currently the only widespread form of cognitive screening. This and virtually all other neurocognitive tests widely used in South Mrica were developed in Europe and North America and are inappropriate for South Africa's population. The present study aided in the development and validation of the first theory-driven neurocognitive screening tool specifically designed for South African

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Sullivan, Taryn. "Comparing featural and holistic composite systems with the aid of guided memory techniques." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11642.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 138-147)<br>This study compares the effectiveness of two computerised composite construction systems - a holistic, recognition-based system named ID and a featural system that is utilized internationally, namely FACES. The comparison aimed to test whether ID produces better quality composites to FACES, and whether these composites could be improved with the aid of context reinstatement tehcniques, in particular guided memory. Participants (n=64) attended a staged event where they witnessed a female 'numerologist' for 20 minutes. Five weeks later they

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Janse, van Rensburg Gerard. "Culture, self, and cognition: adding Africa to the mix." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24903.

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Cross-cultural differences in cognition have been well established across the world, and differences in Individualism (IND) and Collectivism (COL) are believed to underlie the majority of these cultural variations. IND-COL measures are frequently used to categorise nations as either IND or COL and these nations are subsequently used to draw IND or COL samples for comparison on various cognitive tasks. The multicultural nature of South Africa and inconsistent findings on IND-COL in SA makes such IND-COL categorisation problematic. African nations have also been conspicuously missing from intern

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Urson, Ruth. "Reclaiming the spatial imaginary: a photovoice study of resistance to displacement in Woodstock, Cape Town." Master's thesis, Faculty of Humanities, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/30836.

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Present-day South Africa is still characterised by colonial- and apartheid-era patterns of urban displacement that are exacerbated by gentrification. Low-income tenants’ and evictees’ experiences of displacement and its resistance have social, spatial, psychological, and political components. Examining these components can contribute to understanding the processes and impacts of gentrification. Reclaim the City (RTC) is a young grassroots campaign that resists evictions and demands well-located affordable housing in Cape Town through protest, education, and occupation. This study investigated

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Fakier, Nuraan. "The association between sleep problems, learning disabilities and substance use in adolescence." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10480.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 90-112)<br>The current study focused on investigating the relationship between sleep problems, learning disabilities and substance use in adolescence. The literature suggests that adolescents with learning disabilities are more vulnerable to engaging in risk behaviours than adolescents who do not have learning disabilities. Early childhood sleep problems also seem to be a robust marker for substance use in adolescence. The prevalence of sleep problems among adolescents is increasing and is particularly high among those with learning disabilities.

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Ing, Natalia. "Wayfinding in autism spectrum disorders." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11122.

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Naidoo, Pevashnee. "Barking up the wrong tree : pet therapy in South Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7989.

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Bibliography: leaves 183-238.<br>There exists but one local detailed, documented study by Bergensen (1989) that focused on the effects of pet facilitated therapy on the self-esteem and socialisation of primary school children. In addition, a handful of articles have been published in South African journals. It is rather perturbing to note that a proven, highly effective adjunct to conventional therapeutic intervention is lacking in the South African therapeutic milieu. The marked ignorance and defence behind practitioners scorn for this form of therapy is rather perplexing, especially in light

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Nortje, Alicia. "Face off : automatic versus controlled processing: does a shift in processing affect facial recognition?" Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11023.

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Includes abstract.<br>Includes bibliographical references (leaves 92-96).<br>Working from the transfer-inappropriate processing shift (Schooler, 2002), this project aimed to investigate whether a shift from automatic to controlled processing would impair face recognition rates, much like the manipulated Navon letters do (Perfect, Weston, Dennis, & Snell, 2008), thus providing an alternative explanation for the mechanism underlying the verbal overshadowing effect (Schooler & Engstler-Schooler, 1990).

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Phiri, Claudia. "An analysis of the narratives of war-rape of refugee women through their social workers." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11126.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 91-97).<br>Sexual violence has been increasingly used against women during conflicts. The harm of war on women has been poorly visible due to the associated stigma and traditions that blame women for male sexual exploitation. As a result, it creates a collusion of secrecy around issues of sexual violence between women, perpetrators and society. Present literature on issues of trauma tends to draw on a PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) model with a focus on the individual. As a result, it restricts, and limits the experiences of refugee women by n

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Govender, Advaita. "Residence students' perceptions of institutional support for interracial contact at the University of Cape Town." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10553.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 93-97).<br>While inter-racial contact in university settings has been researched previously, the important concept of institutional support has not. This construct was listed by Allport as a necessary condition under which contact will yield positive results i.e. reduced prejudice towards outgroup members. This study investigated University of Cape Town residence students' perceptions of institutional support for inter-racial contact to assess whether such perceived support had a noticeable impact on prejudice measures between students.

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Smith, Keelie. "Aggressive behavior in adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11205.

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Includes bibliographical references.<br>Behavioral studies of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have indicated that aggression is common amongst alcohol-exposed adolescents, and that it appears to become more prevalent with age in that population. Such studies have documented the presence of aggression as a behavioral outcome, but have not provided detailed information regarding its presentation, including whether it is proactive or reactive in nature and under which circumstances it arises. Consequently, there is a lack of a theoretical framework within which to understand aggression in

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Profe, Wade Byron. "Adolescents' responses to the distress of others: the influence of multiple attachment figures via empathic concern." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22999.

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Despite its importance for the successful maturation of adolescents, relatively little is known about the development of prosocial behaviour during this life period. Attachment theory, although largely absent from the literature in this area, provides an informative theoretical description of how prosocial behaviours in response to the distress of others may be socialized. The aim of this study was to investigate the relative influence of attachment security to mothers, fathers, closest grandparents, and friends on the response to others' distress among early adolescents, via the mediation of

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Swarts, Brigitte Stephanie. "A new terrain of struggle : the liberation of the 'self' : an analysis of the narratives of the experiences of activists of the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) about their circumstances in post-apartheid South Africa, in the context of reconciliation." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8178.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 138-145).<br>This study sets out to explain and understand the behaviour of individuals who were involved in the anti-Apartheid struggle. These persons, more commonly referred to as activists, played key roles within various anti-Apartheid organisations between the period 1960 - 1994. Further, the study examines, via the life experiences of seven (7) activists drawn from various 'struggle' affiliations, including the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC) Umkhonto we Sizwe, their role, behaviour and political proximity to the current gover

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King, Warren. "Epistemic action and language : a cross-linguistic study." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10641.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 106-113).<br>Epistemic actions are physical actions which increase the speed, accuracy, and/or robustness of internal computation by allowing cognitive work to be off-loaded to the environment, thus simplifying internal computation. Previous studies on epistemic action are limited in that they demonstrate that epistemic actions may only improve task performance within tasks which are inherently spatial in nature. In this regard, a cross-linguistic replication of an experiment by Maglio et al. (1999) which required participants to produce as many word

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Edwards, Davyd. "Human rights and mental illness : an investigation into the meaning and utility of rights for people diagnosed with mental illness." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7931.

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Bibliography: leaves 176-188.<br>This study sought to develop an understanding of the ways in which rights are conceived of and made use of by people diagnosed with mental illness. This research sheds light on the processes involved in actualising rights in the lives of people diagnosed with mental illness. It focuses on the experiences of people diagnosed with mental illnesses living in the community.

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Chiang, Yin-Jung Helen. "The short-term effects of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery on cognitive performance." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10246.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 63-74).<br>Considerable research evidence suggests that post-operative cognitive impairment is a common complication of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. This study evaluated the short-term effects of CABG surgery on cognitive performance one to two days prior to surgery (baseline) and one-month post-surgery (follow up). 40 CABG surgical patients and 40 healthy, nonsurgical control participants were assessed with a standard neurocognitive battery that evaluated seven areas of cognitive functioning. Visioconstruction, visual memory, verbal

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Van, Wyk Mariza. "The relationship between PTSD, hypervigilance and disordered sleep." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13992.

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Disordered sleep in PTSD constitutes a major component of the presenting symptomatology. However, the literature on PTSD and sleep is characterized by discrepancies across studies, especially due to the fact that some use objective and some use subjective measures of sleep quality. As a result, disordered sleep and its underlying mechanism have been ambiguously characterized in PTSD. Our research focused on the link between PTSD and disordered sleep, using both objective and subjective measures of sleep quality. Specifically, we investigated hypervigilance (one of the three symptom clusters in

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Wessels, Inge. "Parenting programmes in South Africa: investigating design and evaluation practices." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11562.

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Includes abstract.<br>Includes bibliographical references.<br>Parenting programmes have been shown to have wide-ranging benefits, including the prevention of behavioural and emotional problems in children as well as child maltreatment. The majority of research conducted on parenting programmes is from high-income countries, with little available knowledge on programmes within low- and middle-income countries, such as South Africa. This study sought to identify, as far as possible, the range of parenting programmes offered in South Africa and investigate their design and evaluation practices in

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