Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Subject "psychology"
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The influence of psychological, social, and neurobiological factors on ‘everyday’ childhood pain experiences
(NUI Galway, 2020-08-13)Introduction: The Early Years period (0-5 years) is a critical time of physical, social, and emotional development. During this period, acute ‘everyday’ pain incidents, such as those leading to bumps, scrapes, and cuts, ... -
The price of fear: Developing a behavioural assessment of fear-related avoidance incorporating dynamic response measures
(NUI Galway, 2019-09-30)Introduction: Fears (e.g., of spiders, or heights) are maladaptive to the extent that they can cause us to avoid opportunities that could enrich our lives. Thus, avoidance is central to fear constructs. However, the roles ...