The Department welcomes Giorgio Arcara
as Associate Professor from April 2025
The Department welcomes Fabio Masina
as RTDA from February 2025
The Department welcomes Carola Dell'Acqua
as RTDA from February 2025
The Department welcomes Veronika Knedlíková Wanková
as RTDA from February 2025
The Department welcomes Stefano Noventa
as RTT from February 2025
The Department welcomes Marco Marino
as RTT from January 2025
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
NEWS AND EVENTS
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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 subt9
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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 da
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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 inte
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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 Momen9
