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Do arrows and eyes looking in a specific direction guide us the same way? A team from the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) at the University of Granada, in collaboration with the Sapienza University of Rome, has explored this question by comparing how we process social stimuli like eyes and faces versus non-social cues like arrows, especially when both conflict with their spatial location

A CIMCYC researcher and UGR professor has joined the advisory team for Spain's Ministry of Health's Mental Health Action Plan 2025-2027. She will be working within the "Mental Health in perinatal, childhood, and adolescent populations" working group.

Researchers at CIMCYC have conducted a bibliometric analysis to map the current state of research on sexual satisfaction in LGBTIQA+ individuals and couples, identifying achievements and highlighting significant gaps in the scientific literature.

Neuromindset, a spin-off from the University of Granada that originated in CIMCYC's Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, has been honored with two of the most significant international awards in education. This solidifies its position as one of the most innovative and socially impactful educational initiatives among Spanish companies.

The last CIMCYC Sessions of the season will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in the Carmen de la Victoria Boardroom. This session will cover topics including neuroimaging, EEG, and artificial intelligence.

Researchers from CIMCYC UGR have delved into the psychological dynamics present in different positions regarding the inclusion of the fight for trans rights within the feminist movement in Spain. This issue has intensified following the approval of the 'trans law' (Law 04/2023).

Researchers from CIMCYC conducted a systematic review on harmful beliefs and practices related to menstruation across different cultural contexts. This review highlights the necessity and importance of developing educational programs that promote a healthy and positive view of menstruation.

A group of researchers from CIMCYC, part of the "Psychosocial and Transcultural Aspects of Health and Illness" research group, have collaborated with the Carlos Rafael Rodríguez University of Cienfuegos (Cuba) to adapt and standardize the Computerized Battery for Neuropsychological Evaluation of Children (BENCI) for Cuban children. This marks the first neuropsychological assessment battery validated in the Cuban population.

Researchers from the Memory and Language Lab at CIMCYC (University of Granada) have investigated effective strategies to reduce false memories in older adults, a common phenomenon that impacts their autonomy and quality of life. Their study, published in Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition, shows that corrective feedback, especially when combined with repeated practice and self-monitoring, helps both younger and older adults improve their memory accuracy and avoid recalling events that never happened, even when learning new information.

A group of researchers from CIMCYC has published in the Journal of Memory and Language a study revealing that involuntary attention can activate memories stored temporarily in memory.