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Efficacy of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for people with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention designed to support cognitive functioning, counteract psychological and behavioral symptoms and promoting quality of life for people with mild-to-moderate dementia. However, do its benefits relate to the dementia

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Topographically selective motor inhibition under threat of pain

The ability to anticipate pain is essential for survival. It helps us quickly select defensive responses to reduce physical harm and, even more importantly, to avoid future injury. This process largely relies on learning: the brain uses past experiences to recognize signals that predict potential

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Effects of Music Listening on Cognition and Affective State in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Does music have positive effects on cognitive and affective functioning in older adults?This question has intrigued researchers, clinicians, experts, and music enthusiasts for decades. The literature presents conflicting evidence regarding the effects of listening to music—both “happy/activating” (e

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Interventions to promote well-being and combat loneliness among international students at the University of Padua

The well-being of university students depends on relationships. A study conducted by Professor Sabrina Cipolletta of the Department of General Psychology at the University of Padua explored the effectiveness and usefulness of interventions aimed at reducing social isolation and loneliness among

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Luca Menghini receives the AIP Award for "Best Scientific Paper Published in 2023"
Dr. Menghini was awarded during the XX AIP Congress – Psychology for Organizations

During the AIP – Psychology for Organizations Congress held in Bergamo in September 4-6, 2024, Dr. Luca Menghini, researcher at the Human Technology Lab (DPG), received the "Best Scientific Paper Published in 2023" award.The article “Uncovering the Main and Interacting Impact of Workaholism on

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