DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
NEWS AND EVENTS
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From Psychology, a contribution to Mass Spectrometry
The study conducted by Avesani, Bonato et al. (2026) at the Department of General Psychology of the University of Padua and published in the scientific journal Molecules represents a contribution of great scientific and methodological relevance. For the first time, a technique typically belonging to
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Training the mind to rebalance stress
A Padua study reveals the link between cognitive stimulation and stress hormones in older adults with cognitive declineA new study led by Maria Devita from the Department of General Psychology at the University of Padua, in collaboration with the Geriatric Clinic of the Department of Medicine direct
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“The three-door dilemma: even fish fail at probability puzzles”
Humans often make reasoning errors when they have to make decisions under conditions of uncertainty. These “mental traps,” known as cognitive fallacies, often arise from incorrect assessments of the probability that a given event will occur or from irrational responses that accompany decision-making
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Anti-Social Jellyfish? Rethinking ‘Safety in Numbers’ in the Open Sea
Many animals stick together when they enter new and unfamiliar places. Staying in groups—known as the “safety in numbers” effect—can help protect them from predators. Because jellyfish in the wild are often seen drifting in large clusters, prof. Christian Agrillo and dr. Alessandra Pecunioso wondere
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Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and loneliness in people with mild-to-moderate dementia
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a psychosocial intervention with robust evidence of efficacy and is recommended to support cognitive functioning, counteract psychological and behavioural symptoms, and ameliorate quality of life in people with dementia. The recently published study, part of a
