Previous research has found that Autobiographical Thinking (ABT) affects memory consolidation and can be linked to Alpha- and Slow/Delta range brain oscillations. Binaural beats might therefore be...Show morePrevious research has found that Autobiographical Thinking (ABT) affects memory consolidation and can be linked to Alpha- and Slow/Delta range brain oscillations. Binaural beats might therefore be an effective way of improving memory consolidation. The aim of the current study was to assess the effects of binaural beats stimulation on ABT and memory consolidation. 37 participants performed a face encoding task where they judged faces as either friendly or unfriendly. Subsequently, participants experienced 8 minutes of Alpha (9Hz) binaural beat stimulation, Slow/Delta (0.5Hz) binaural beat stimulation, or Control (pink-noise) stimulation. Twice during these 8 minutes, we asked participants to indicate what percentage of time they spend engaged in ABT, and how intense these thoughts were. Memory for each set of faces was subsequently tested in an old/new recognition memory test. Our data did not suggest any significant relation between binaural beats, ABT and memory performance. Alpha range binaural beats were however related with more intense ABT. Notwithstanding the limitations of the current study, it can be concluded that binaural beats might not be a feasible intervention to enhance consolidation of episodic memory. Further research could clarify whether other types of memory do benefit from binaural beats stimulation.Show less
The purpose of this research was to look at how lateral entrants in the technical sector transfer their abilities. Many new employments in this industry are necessary as a result of the energy...Show moreThe purpose of this research was to look at how lateral entrants in the technical sector transfer their abilities. Many new employments in this industry are necessary as a result of the energy transition, but they can't be filled with the current workforce. Therefore, this study focused on researching the perceived relevance of lateral entrants and employers regarding transferable skills within the technical sector, and expanding on skill transfer theory by researching differences of skills within lateral entrants in the technical sector. The main hypothesis was to test if soft skills are perceived as more important than hard skills by employers and lateral entrants. Moreover, if lateral entrants score higher on average on soft skills than on hard skills. The general design of this study was both a between, and within-subject design. In this study, a single data collection approach (questionnaires) was used, and observatory explanations were established. The results of the study identified soft skills as the most transferable skills among technical lateral entrants. The findings show that, when it comes to skills, both lateral entrants and employers perceive soft skills to be the most relevant. Furthermore, the research indicates that, on average, lateral entrants scored substantially higher on soft skills than on hard abilities. Due to limitations regarding the acquisition of participants, the number of respondents was low (N=13). In relation to the procedure of this study, there may also be some possible constraints regarding the time and timing of the data acquisition. To better understand the implications of these results, future studies could focus on a bigger sample size and include ‘earlier employment sector’ as a control variable.Show less
