Objective: Previous literature has shown that executive functions (EF) are related to performance in memory tasks. The fact that there are no psychometric tests that evaluate these two constructs simultaneously led a group of researchers to develop the Test of Memory Strategies (TSM). Given the potential importance of this instrument for neuropsychological evaluation, in this study, we aimed to evaluate the psy...
Objective: In this study, we aim to explore differences in executive functions, mem- ory, and memory strategies, between healthy individuals with high and low levels of Cognitive Reserve (CR). Method: A total of 70 participants underwent neuropsychological assessment, 36 females and 34 males, aged between 50 and 85 years. The instruments administered were BSI, MoCA, QRC, LMS I and II (EMW-III), DMS (WAIS – III)...
Dropping out of Higher Education is an international concern with an impact on Higher Education Institutions, in general, and on individual career paths, in particular. In order to prevent this phenomenon and support both institutions and students in their decision-making, it is urgent to identify evasion factors in higher education. A review made in published articles in international scientific journals betwe...
Smart Cities are evolving in a rapid way and the fields of actuation are normally: Energy, Transport, Home Automation and Weather. In this research we address a particular component of Smart Cities, the Smart Tourism and in the tourism a particular branch, the Health and Wellness Tourism. We propose as an exploratory study based on design science research with two iterations: lab ex- periment, presented here an...
development. It is observed that these children tend to present a low level of attention, behaviour, motor coordination and academic performance. The main objective of this study was to study the neuropsychological profile of a sample of patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and to verify if there are significant differences between the participants (birth to term or premature). A neurop...
Atas do X Simpósio Nacional de Investigação em Psicologia; La psicología aporta una analogía sobre el funcionamiento de un gobierno, para adaptarlo al autogobierno individual. Los grupos están formados por individuos, en particular los contextos educativos, sociales y políticos. Por ello, es importante avanzar en estudios que reflejen el autogobierno mental de un individuo para mejorar el rendimiento grupal. El...
Cognitive impairment in breast cancer is frequent and mostly associated to the effects of chemotherapy. Less is known about its association with anxiety symptoms, also prevalent in these patients. This study aimed to explore the possible association between anxiety symptoms and attention, processing speed, memory and executive functions in 20 breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. Participants with h...
Os apoios disponibilizados aos pais para o exercício da parentalidade, incluindo Educação Parental (EP) e intervenção psicossocial podem ser essenciais. O papel que os Profissionais de Educação Parental (PEP) desempenham, neste processo, tem-se revelado determinante para o sucesso dos programas e ações neste domínio. O objetivo deste artigo é evidenciar a importância da formação dos (PEP) e conhecer a relação e...
El envejecimiento normal trae consigo un conjunto de cambios neurofuncionales que pueden ser el origen de las quejas cognitivas subjetivas, principalmente enfocadas en la memoria. La combinación de tareas visuales y verbales forma parte de algunos programas de entrenamiento cognitivo diseñados para aliviar las quejas de memoria. Sin embargo, a través de los años el cerebro cambia y puede ser incapaz de aprender...
En este trabajo se aborda la implementación de estrategias específicas y la promoción de un entorno educativo apropiado para el desarrollo de la creatividad. Se discute el constructo de creatividad desde una visión neuropsicológica y se señala la importancia de que la creatividad sea incrementada en las prácticas psicoeducativas, en ambientes desafiantes y multifacéticos. Se asume que la estimulación y experime...