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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2013)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterised by developmentally inappropriate levels of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention, leading to significant impairment across multiple domains of ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)Three within-culture studies aimed to investigate aspects of earliest memories in Italians (N = 90, Study 1) and European New Zealand young adults (NS = 80, Study 2A and 120, Study 2B); and European NZ children (N = 26, ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2013)In a major review of research on human memory over the last century, Wixted (2004) argued that forgetting is caused by consolidation failure due to interference before enough time has passed for the memories to consolidate. ...
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(Thesis, Master of Arts, 2013)Adolescence is a developmental period characterised by an increase in behaviours such as drinking, smoking, drug taking, dangerous driving, and unprotected sex. These risk-taking behaviours can lead to serious psychological ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2013)In the past decade, general aviation aircraft have been the subject of significant changes in cockpit design. The commonly used analog dials present in most aircraft cockpits have since been replaced by highly integrated ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2013)Two studies were conducted. Study 1 sought to quantify increases in, and maintenance of, general and domain-specific self-efficacy of youths who complete Spirit of New Zealand 10-day developmental sailing voyages. The ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2013)An eyewitness’s memory of an event is a persuasive tool in the criminal justice system. However, when eyewitnesses are exposed to incorrect post-event information, or misinformation, it can alter the accuracy of their ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2013)Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a well defined metabolic disorder arising from a point mutation on a single gene. This mutation disrupts the metabolism of phenylalanine, which indirectly reduces the synthesis of dopamine. Severe ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2013)Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes severe memory and cognitive decline and currently affects millions of people worldwide. Abnormal cleavage of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) has ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)Redundancy gain refers to the common finding in experimental psychology that the presentation of multiple, redundant stimuli tends to evoke responses more quickly and accurately when compared to presentation of a single ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2013)The present research aimed to examine relations between parent reminiscing and later attachment. It was expected that parent reminiscing in early childhood be related to later attachment, even after accounting for continuities ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2013)A common feature of mood disorders is disturbances of circadian rhythm and fluctuations in body weight. These are also common side effects of clinical anxiolytics. Likewise, those with eating disorders usually have comorbid ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2013)Talent is valued and enjoyed in the community, yet research emphasis has been on identifying and developing elite talent, usually in children. Scant information exists about talent in an adult general population. A ...
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(Thesis, Master of Arts, 2009)Within aviation, a human error classification system theoretically allows researchers to analyse post-accident data in an objective yet consistent manner. The primary objective of the present study was to explore human ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2003)
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 1999)
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2009)The importance of early reading skill acquisition has been much emphasised, but the long-term effects of early reading instruction have received little empirical testing. Competent reading requires three strands of development ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2001)
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2004)
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Reducing the negative effect of cross-examination questioning on the accuracy of children's reports (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2007)A growing body of research suggests that cross-examination may be detrimental to the accuracy of children's event reports. The primary goal of the present research was to investigate three specific ways in which the negative ...
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