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Biography
My academic and professional background has been marked by a concern to understand cognition from a layered point of view - from behavior to psychology to the structure and function of the brain. I have majored in Applied Psychology, Developmental Disorders Branch (I.S.P.A., Lisbon). For my postgraduate studies, I have undertaken a Diplome D’Etudes Approfondies (DEA) in Neuropsychology (Paris VI – Paris) and a PhD on Brain, Behavior and Cognition (Paris VI – Paris and KCL - London). I then investigated the neural correlates of motor expertise in my first Post-Doc at La Sapienza, Rome. My second and third Post-Docs were at Universidade Católica Portuguesa and Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, where I expanded my interests further (perceptual deficits in Developmental disorders and the cognitive impact of action observation). Today I continue to investigate these and other themes in Experimental Psychology. I currently teach, research and direct PhD, MSc and BSc students.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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ICTOLL_CARE: Avaliação do impacto das Tecnologias de Comunicação e Informação no bem-estar de crianças doentes oncológicas e seus cuidadores
Abreu, A. M. (PI) & Capelas, M. L. (PI)
1/04/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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CIIS: Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health
Barros, M. (PI), Rosa, N. (Researcher), Correia, M. J. (Researcher), Caldas, A. C. (Researcher), Amado, J. C. (Researcher), Figueiredo, A. S. (Researcher), Esteves, A. C. (Researcher), Mineiro, A. (Researcher), Abreu, A. M. (Researcher), Duarte, A. S. (Researcher), Almeida, S. F. (Researcher), Correia, A. (Researcher), Moura, A. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher), Araújo, B. (Researcher), Moura-Netto, C. (Researcher), Ferrito, C. (Researcher), Pais-Vieira, C. (Researcher), Festas, C. (Researcher), Marques-Vieira, C. (Researcher), Catré, D. (Researcher), Nunes, E. (Researcher), Jesus, É. (Researcher), Ribeiro, F. (Researcher), Rosário, F. (Researcher), Fernandes, G. (Researcher), Rato, J. R. (Scholarship holder), Salgado, J. R. (Researcher), Neves-Amado, J. (Researcher), Amendoeira, J. (Researcher), Sá, L. (Researcher), Capelas, M. L. (Researcher), Vieira, M. M. (Researcher), Nunes, M. V. S. (Researcher), Cardoso, M. (Researcher), Veiga, N. J. (Researcher), Fonseca, P. (Researcher), Correia, P. N. (Researcher), Couto, P. (Researcher), Pontífice-Sousa, P. (Researcher), Ravasco, P. (Researcher), Carvalho, P. V. D. (Researcher), Alves, P. (Researcher), Melo, P. (Researcher), Silva, R. (Researcher), Canaipa, R. (Researcher), Noites, R. (Researcher), Rio, R. (Researcher), Almeida, S. (Researcher), Deodato, S. (Researcher), Caldeira, S. (Researcher), Silva, S. (Researcher), Borges, T. (Researcher), Silva, V. (Researcher), Charepe, Z. (Researcher), Rodrigues-Pires, F. (Volunteer), Veludo, F. (Researcher), Carmo, H. (Scholarship holder), Romeiro, J. (Student), Melo, M. (Researcher), Braga, M. (Researcher), Amaral, T. (Researcher), Moreira, M. A. (Researcher), Guerra, N. (Student), Santos, P. (Researcher), Paço, S. (Student), Lynce, S. (Scholarship holder), Miguel, S. (Student), Costa, T. (Researcher), Silva-Neves, V. (Researcher), Silva, A. (Researcher), Carvalho, A. R. (Researcher), Almeida, B. (Researcher), Figueiredo, C. (Researcher), Esteves, E. (Scholarship holder), Araújo, F. M. (Researcher), Garcia, J. G. (Researcher), Santos, L. (Researcher), Santos, N. M. D. (Researcher), Lopes, P. (Researcher), Bornes, R. (Researcher), Silva, R. (Researcher), Costa, S. (Researcher), Silva, S. M. (Researcher), Marques, T. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher), Santos, M. (Scholarship holder), Santos, P. (Researcher), Miguel, S. (Researcher), Mendes, K. (Researcher), Gomes, A. P. (Researcher), Henriques, J. M. P. (Researcher), Costa, H. (Researcher) & Ribeiro, P. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/01/20 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Differences in processing speed, attention, and executive functions in rugby and padel athletes
Pereira, M., Abreu, A. M. & Ferreira, I. S., 1 Jun 2026, In: Journal of Cognitive Enhancement. 10, 2, p. 150-159 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mental healing through immersive play: an umbrella review
Coelho, F. & Abreu, A. M., 1 Apr 2026, In: Virtual Reality. 30, 2, 32 p., 114.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Playing solo, against rivals, or in a team? Exploring individual, competitive, and cooperative dynamics in gamified digital education
Coelho, F., Rando, B., Bernardes, R., Pontífice-Sousa, P., Gonçalves, D. & Abreu, A. M., Jan 2026, In: Entertainment Computing. 56, 19 p., 101065.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The impact of educational gamification on cognition, emotions, and motivation: a randomized controlled trial
Coelho, F., Rando, B., Aparício, D., Pontífice-Sousa, P., Gonçalves, D. & Abreu, A. M., 1 Jun 2026, In: Journal of Computers in Education. 13, 2, p. 537-584 48 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile27 Citations (Scopus)387 Downloads -
A comparative study of short-term social media use with face-to-face interaction in adolescence
Mendonça, I., Coelho, F., Rando, B. & Abreu, A. M., 3 Apr 2025, In: Children. 12, 4, 21 p., 460.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)25 Downloads
Datasets
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The corporate (magic) circle: fun work or controlled play?
Coelho, F. (Creator) & Abreu, A. M. (Creator), Open Science Framework, 18 Jul 2022
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Comparing padel with rugby: effects on processing speed, attention and executive functions
Pereira, M. (Contributor), Abreu, A. M. (Contributor) & Ferreira, I. S. (Contributor), Open Science Framework, 24 Feb 2025
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The impact of educational gamification on cognition, emotions, and motivation: a randomized controlled trial
Coelho, F. (Creator), Rando, B. (Contributor), Aparício, D. J. S. (Contributor), Pontífice-Sousa, P. (Contributor), Gonçalves, D. (Contributor) & Abreu, A. M. (Contributor), Open Science Framework, 24 Apr 2025
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Sensory processing of time and space in autistic children
Coelho, F. (Creator), Rando, B. (Contributor), Salgado, M. (Contributor) & Abreu, A. M. (Contributor), Open Science Framework, 30 Oct 2024
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Sports ingroup love does not make me like the sponsor's beverage but gets me buying it
Franco, S. (Data Curator), Abreu, A. M. (Contributor), Biscaia, R. (Contributor) & Gama, S. (Contributor), Open Science Framework, 16 Jul 2021
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Prizes
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[CONFess – Interact – Analyse – Narrate – Confront - Activate] CONF.I.A.N.C.A.: A moment of stillness, self-reflection and emotional moderation
Abreu, A. M. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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Bolsa de 3 anos atribuída pela Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (F.C.T)
Abreu, A. M. (Recipient), 2007
Prize: Other distinction
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Bolsa de 4 anos atribuída pela Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (F.C.T)
Abreu, A. M. (Recipient), 2001
Prize: Other distinction
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Activities
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A influência da Pandemia SARS-CoV-2 na saúde mental e bem-estar do colaborador: um estudo transversal no setor de petróleo e gás no Brasil
Abreu, A. M. (Main Examiner), Nery, M. (Supervisor) & Ferrajão, P. (Supervisor)
13 Feb 2023Activity: Examination
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Healthcare (Journal)
Abreu, A. M. (Reviewer)
2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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A musicoterapia nas perturbações do neurodesenvolvimento: Contributo para a avaliação e intervenção
Abreu, A. M. (Thesis member) & Nunes, M. V. S. (Thesis member)
2022Activity: Examination
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Avaliação neuropsicológica a atletas profissionais e amadores que praticam desportos de combate com golpes à cabeçal
Abreu, A. M. (Supervisor)
2022 → 2023Activity: Supervision
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The benefits of visuomotor expertise in soccer on cognition and inhibitory control
Abreu, A. M. (Supervisor)
2022 → 2023Activity: Supervision
Press/Media
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Adeptos preferem marcas que patrocinam o seu clube mesmo que não gostem do sabor
2/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Neuropsicologia do Desporto e do Movimento Humano: O que te faltava saber!
7/05/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Neuropsicologia do Desporto e do Movimento Humano: O que te faltava saber!
31/01/19
1 Media contribution
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As consequências comportamentais, cognitivas e psicofisiológicas da observação da ação
21/12/13
1 Media contribution
Press/Media