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Spatial Cognition Lab

Welcome to Spatial Cognition Lab.! We explore several topics related ​to Spatial Cognition and cognitive processes involved in this ability across the lifespan focusing on the external and internal factors who affects spatial orientation.

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Air Traffic Controller focused at work, monitoring radar screens, with an interface showing glucose levels.
Work-Related Stress and Glucose Regulation in Air Traffic Control Officers: New Perspectives for Medical Certification   The Biomedicine Study: A Beacon on ATCOs' Resilience A new article published in Biomedicine, titled "Work-Related Stress and Glucose Regulation in Air Traffic Control Officers: Implications for Medical Certification," opens new frontiers in understanding the relationship between professional stress […]
A visual representation of how different reasoning paths influence the judgment and attribution of intentionality in complex moral scenarios.
How Reasoning Style Influences the Attribution of Intentionality A recent article published in Cognitive Processing by researchers Nicola Matteucci Armandi Avogli Trotti, Micaela Maria Zucchelli, Andrea Pavan, Laura Piccardi, and Raffaella Nori explores the deep connection between our reasoning style and how we attribute intentionality to others, especially in morally ambiguous situations. Link to the official article: […]
Comparing Immersive and Non-Immersive VR_ Effects on Spatial Learning and Aesthetic Experience in Museum Settings
Comparing Immersive and Non-Immersive VR: Effects on Spatial Learning and Aesthetic Experience in Museum Settings A recent article published in Brain Sciences "Comparing Immersive and Non-Immersive VR: Effects on Spatial Learning and Aesthetic Experience in Museum Settings" by Laura Piccardi, Marcello Massidda, Laura Travaglini, Sofia Pescarin, Marco Giancola, Massimiliano Palmiero, Matteo Deflorian, Sabrina Apollaro, Roberta Lista, and Raffaella […]

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