معرفی
Erika Branchini-Dep is a Temporary Professor of General Psychology at the Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona. Her research focuses on reasoning processes and experimental phenomenology, particularly how perceptually grounded contraries influence thought mechanisms.
- Academic Sector: M-PSI/01 (General Psychology)
- Research Sector: SH4_7 (Reasoning, decision-making; intelligence) and SH4_5 (Attention, perception, action, consciousness)
She investigates the effects of manipulating contraries on solution time, success rates, and solution search processes in tasks related to insight problem solving, inductive reasoning, and creativity. Her work involves collaborations with research groups like CognitiveMetrix and participation in the Experimental Phenomenology of Perception Lab.
Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Psychology and Creativity and Psychology of Developmental Disorders in Infancy across various degree programs. She also serves as a member of the Council for the Philosophy Degree Course and the Council for the Degree Course for Professional Educators.