Effects of active or passive learning of risk communication

Stina Holmbom Ryytty studies candidate in psychology and uses EEG in her degree project. The purpose of the study is to investigate whether passive and active learning affects the levels of mental workload and if there is a connection between levels of mental workload and achievement.

How are we affected by effective priming

How can a facial expression affect a subsequent decision?

Development of self-study modules

This educational development project aims at developing general teaching modules based on theory, methods, tools and hardware in the lab, which can easily be integrated as a course module in the university's existing courses at both advanced and postgraduate level.

Decision making at work applications

How do factors such as typing errors affect a personal letter when you are looking for a job?

Studies of creativity with EEG and Eye tracking

Alessandro Laspia exchange student from the University of Turin has studied creativity in DEPICT LAB during Oct.-Jan. He has investigated the difference between divergent and convergent thinking.

Traffic Hazards gear systems

The traditional mechanical automatic gear shifter systems in cars, where the hand senses when a new gear jacks in, has got a contender through the new electromechanical shift-by-wire systems. New studies at Luleå University of Technology show that it takes much longer to engage a gear with the new systems, which can affect road safety.

Haptics in car

Personalization of flexible driver information – EFESOS DRIVI

Technological advancements turns our cars more and more similar to our computers or smartphones that to a large extent can be adapted to the current user. This research project studies whether a personalized driver interface contributes to enjoyment and traffic safety.

Published:12 February 2016
Updated: 29 May 2019
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