I study behaviour and cognition in humans and other animal species. My research on nonhuman species mainly focuses on capuchin monkeys in both captive and natural settings.
Main research interests
-Perception and classification of visual stimuli:
visual grouping processes;
global/local perception;
picture processing;
visual stimuli categorization on the basis of abstract concepts (e.g., same/different).
-Hemispheric specialization
-Manual skills, grasping techniques and objects manipulation
-Action planning
-Visuo-tactile integration
-Learning processes
-Analogical reasoning
