The dark triad: examining judgement accuracy, the role of vulnerability, and linguistic style in interpersonal perception. (2017)
Thesis
Chung, K. L. The dark triad: examining judgement accuracy, the role of vulnerability, and linguistic style in interpersonal perception. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1031400

The Dark Triad constructs – Machiavellianism, psychopathy, narcissism – are typically associated with socially aversive behaviours, including insensitivity and exploitation. Despite this, individuals high in Dark Triad traits can be successful and po... Read More about The dark triad: examining judgement accuracy, the role of vulnerability, and linguistic style in interpersonal perception..

The involvement of the speech production system in prediction during comprehension (2017)
Thesis
Drake, E. The involvement of the speech production system in prediction during comprehension. (Thesis). University of Edinburgh. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1186244

This thesis investigates the effects in speech production of prediction during speech comprehension. The topic is raised by recent theoretical models of speech comprehension, which suggest a more integrated role for speech production and comprehensio... Read More about The involvement of the speech production system in prediction during comprehension.

Creativity and Attention: A Multi-Method Investigation (2016)
Thesis
Carruthers, L. Creativity and Attention: A Multi-Method Investigation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1052411

Creativity is a valuable attribute that involves the generation of original ideas; attention is a vital function that facilitates information selection. Past research has related these cognitive constructs, having found that highly creative people te... Read More about Creativity and Attention: A Multi-Method Investigation.

On Depression and Subjectivity: A Lacanian Approach (2014)
Thesis
Johnson, R. A. On Depression and Subjectivity: A Lacanian Approach. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7559

The signifier of ‘depression’, substantiated by dominant therapeutic practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and constructed by mainstream psychological discourse, is ubiquitous. Yet within the omnipresent nature of such a social pandemic lie... Read More about On Depression and Subjectivity: A Lacanian Approach.

Children’s gaze behaviour at real-world and simulated road crossings (2012)
Thesis
Egan, C. D. Children’s gaze behaviour at real-world and simulated road crossings. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5424

Children and older adults are overrepresented in pedestrian accidents (Department for Transport, 2010a, 2010b). Gaze behaviour is cited as a contributing factor in the majority of such accidents (Department for Transport, 2010a, 2010b); however, rema... Read More about Children’s gaze behaviour at real-world and simulated road crossings.

Driving as You Feel: A Psychological Investigation of the Novice Driver Problem. (2006)
Thesis
Kinnear, N. A. D. Driving as You Feel: A Psychological Investigation of the Novice Driver Problem. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2592

The current thesis aimed to explore the novice driver problem from a psychological perspective. The ultimate aim was to enhance knowledge and understanding which may advise how to improve novice driver safety. The novice driver problem is a worldwide... Read More about Driving as You Feel: A Psychological Investigation of the Novice Driver Problem..

Supporting spatial learning in virtual environments. (2003)
Thesis
Sykes, J. R. Supporting spatial learning in virtual environments. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2786

This thesis explores the acquisition of spatial knowledge as a means to support wayfinding in virtual environments. Specifically, the thesis presents an investigation into the potential benefits one might gain through the application of a variety of... Read More about Supporting spatial learning in virtual environments..

Applying Experientialism to HCI Methods. (2001)
Thesis
Imaz, M. Applying Experientialism to HCI Methods. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2813

The aim of this thesis is to incorporate the results of Experientialism in the domain of Human-Computer Interaction. The purpose is twofold: on the one hand it shows how some concepts of Experientialism like metaphor, image-schema, stories or conce... Read More about Applying Experientialism to HCI Methods..