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Exploration of the integration of hypnosis and psychodynamic psychotherapy
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This paper aims to explore the dimensions of hypnosis other than direct suggestions and review techniques which employ the Theta state and can enhance the explorative journey into the psychodynamics. Although Freud abandoned ... -
A study into the relationship between cyberloafing, procrastination and conscientiousness in the workplace
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The aim of the present study is to investigate the relationship between cyberloafing (using the Internet for personal purposes during working hours) and trait procrastination, conscientiousness and those who hold senior ... -
A conservation study of the causal relationship between social impact and social status
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Motivated by the idea that a heuristic use of the law of conservation of energy may inform an observer's cognitive construct of social hierarchies, this experiment examined the relationship between the observation of social ... -
The art of coffee : effects of caffeine, ambient coffee-shop noise, and mood, on creativity
(Dublin Business School, 2014)That coffeehouses provide a stimulating environment for artistic and intellectual inspiration and debate has long been assumed in popular culture. The current experiment investigated the effects of caffeine, ambient ... -
ESP between isolated pairs during forced choice trials utilising self-report and EEG/GSR measures
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The academic pursuit within the area of parapsychology has been developed since the turn of the twentieth century. Despite this there remains ongoing dispute as to whether such abilities as psi, loosely defined as the ... -
I believe; I can : the relationship between religiosity, general self-efficacy and locus of control
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The research, grounded in the psychological debate on the positive or negative evaluation of religion, provided quantitative data analysis on the relationships between religiosity, general self-efficacy and locus of control ... -
A study into academic motivation in 3rd level students using Ajzen's theory of planned behaviour : a look at possible gender differences
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The purpose of this study was to look at academic motivation in 3rd level students using Azjen’s theory of planned behaviour and to compare possible sex differences within this framework. Motivational determinants were ... -
Eye of the beholder : the effects of creativity and sensitivity on colour perception
(Dublin Business School, 2014)A definitive description of creativity is harder to come by. Creativity is a trait that appears to be under-represented in research and one that has links to other traits such as sensitivity. To measure creativity Remote ... -
Music preferences, and their effect on personality, coping styles and perceived scholastic competence in students
(Dublin Business School, 2013)Research has recently turned its focus on the relationships between music and personality. This study aims to replicate and further this by investigating the effect of music preference on three psychological variables; ... -
Cyber bullying and its relationship with self esteem and quality of friendships amongst adolescent females in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2013)Research has indicated there is a relationship between bullying and levels of self esteem (O’Moore and Kirkham 2001) and quality of friendship (Flanagan et al 2008). O’Moore and Minton (2009) detailed the ...