Research Labs

Labs

Cognitive Psychophysiology Laboratory (CogPsyLab)

The Cognitive Psychophysiology Laboratory (CogPsyLab) is dedicated to studying the dynamic interaction between cognition and emotion in both typical and pathological conditions. Research focuses on exploring the mechanisms underlying various cognitive processes— including cognitive control, perception, attention, memory, and decision-making— and on how these processes are modulated by emotional factors. Activities are carried out in collaboration with national and international research groups, using an integrated approach that combines behavioral methods, subjective measures, electrophysiological techniques (event-related potentials and autonomic indices), neuroimaging (fMRI), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and computational models. The goal is to deepen our understanding of the relationship between mind and brain.

 

Maplap Laboratory

The Maplap Laboratory investigates perceptual systems, action mechanisms, and their interaction through a multidisciplinary approach that includes psychophysical behavioral measures, electrophysiological recordings (EEG), imaging (fMRI), and pupillometry. Research lines involve studies on adults and typically developing adolescents, as well as cohorts of neurological patients with various perceptual dysfunctions (e.g., neglect).

 

Psychometrics Laboratory

The Psychometrics Laboratory conducts research aimed at: (i) developing and adapting psychometric instruments using Classical Test Theory (CTT) and Item Response Theory (IRT); (ii) establishing integrated assessment protocols (physiological, psychometric, behavioral) of psychological constructs; (iii) studying explanatory models of psychological phenomena through multivariate analysis models; (iv) designing and evaluating prevention interventions. It is characterized by versatile research interests: gambling and addictive behaviors, decision-making and risk-taking, mathematics anxiety, psychological well-being (with specific reference to healthcare work settings). It maintains numerous collaborations with other national and international research groups and with public bodies and non-profit organizations, and affiliated staff are regularly involved in training and scientific outreach activities. The Laboratory hosts 6 ECTS (CFU) of internal activities for the Practical Evaluative Internship (TPV) required for the Qualifying Degree in Psychology within the Master’s Degree Program in Psychology of the Life Cycle and Contexts.