LIPLab at UGent

LIPLab at UGent

@liplab.bsky.social

Learning and Implicit Processes lab, Department of #Psychology, Ghent University https://liplab.be/

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LIPLab at UGent
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New publication from our lab (Macías & De Houwer, 2026, Perspectives on Behavior Science)! How to study groups as behaving systems. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

link.springer.comA Functional-Pragmatic Approach to the Analysis of Group Behavior - Perspectives on Behavior ScienceGroup behavior cannot always be understood solely by examining the actions of individual members. Some approaches have focused on how group behavior emerges from the interactions and learning processe...
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As every year, the LIPLab held its annual retreat! Members presented and discussed their upcoming projects, shared plans, and explored new ideas. It was also a great opportunity to connect, have some fun, and enjoy a lovely dinner together!

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🚨 New paper out in JCBS with Matthias, Martin, and Jan! We develop a computational model of adult relational responding grounded in the seminal Steele & Hayes (1991) procedure. Excited to share this work! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

sciencedirect.comA partially hardcoded computational model of arbitrarily applicable relational respondingRelational Frame Theory (RFT) has inspired a considerable body of research demonstrating fundamental aspects of arbitrarily applicable relational resp…
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Can cognitive training slow normal aging? 👵👴 In our new publication on the first SMART study with older adults, @zitameijer.bsky.social and collaborators found improvements in trained skills, but little broader impact: doi.org/10.1525/coll...

doi.orgCan Relational Training Improve Cognitive Functioning and Subjective Complaints in Older Adults? A Randomised Controlled Trial Using SMARTSlowing normal cognitive aging with cognitive training interventions has become a significant societal challenge. Recently, SMART (Strengthening Mental Abilities with Relational Training), a Relational Frame Theory-based intervention, has emerged as a promising intervention in the cognitive training literature. However, to our knowledge, the programme has not been applied in older adults, and there is need for validation using rigorous methods. This study compares the effects of SMART with Dual N-Back training in 105 older adults aged 62-93 with subjective cognitive complaints. Results showed that SMART successfully trained relational reasoning abilities, but there was no indication for transfer effects to neurological status, non-verbal IQ, depression, or quality of life. Both training groups demonstrated similar improvements in executive functioning. These findings suggest limited effectiveness of SMART in older adults, consistent with patterns in cognitive training literature where initial positive effects diminish after rigorous replication. This highlights the need for more rigorous studies on SMART, and on adaptations of the programme across diverse populations.
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Last week the LIPLab held its Methusalem Research Day. We shared an overview of our work since 2023 and our vision for the coming years with the governing and scientific boards and colleagues. A huge thanks to Jan, Alex, Yannick, Martin, Matthias, Zita, and Marine for their presentations.

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Last week, Jan received the Sarton medal in recognition of his contribution to the history of science. He gave an inspiring talk on the relevance of B. F. Skinner for the future of behavioral science. Congrats Jan!

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Pieter and Tilia presented at Dag van de Wetenschap! They discussed how our brain functions as a prediction machine and how to apply this knowledge to change behavior. #DVDW #dagvandewetenschap2025

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Last week, Zita, Matthias, Jan, Guilherme, and Alex from the LipLab participated in the 12th International Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). They presented several posters and talks.

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EASP Strasbourg 2026
@easp2026.bsky.social

Hi everyone, We are pleased to announce that the submission deadline for the EASP General Meeting has been extended by one week until November 7th midnight UTC –12. Please submit your abstracts via our online portal. For more information please visit the official website: easp2026strasbourg.com

easp2026strasbourg.comeasp2026strasbourg.comGet ready to present your research, engage with cutting-edge research in the field, connect with the social psychology community, find new collaborators, expand your network, and much more!

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tilialinthout.bsky.social
@tilialinthout.bsky.social

Happy to have attended the CoCoFlex seminar today in Ghent. Came for the answers, left with even more questions 🤯 I also presented a poster with some findings on two studies of my Ph.D. project. Thanks to the organizers for a great event!

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🌱 Pieter and Jan presented at the BE4LIFE Research Day, an inspiring day diving into the methods and insights behind research on sustainable, healthy, and ethical consumption. Seeds of new ideas and collaboration were planted! 👉 Learn more: www.be4life.eu

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Jamie Cummins
@jamiecummins.bsky.social

I am once again asking: if you or someone you know (i) knows the SAS programming language, (ii) has some degree of familiarity with social psychology, and (iii) wants to be paid to review a paper as part of @error.reviews, please get in touch with me!

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The 2nd Relational Reasoning Meeting occurred last Friday and Saturday in Ghent - 2 days of interdisciplinary talks, inspiring posters, and meaningful new connections. Thanks to all presenters, attendees, and organizers!

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Maura Nevejans
@mauranevejans.bsky.social

Very grateful for the opportunity to present our research at the Social Cognition Workshop as a blitz talk (and a poster)! Thank you for the interesting questions and discussions. I’m already looking forward to next year’s edition! 😄

SelfKnowingOthers@selfknowingothers.bsky.social

1️⃣ @mauranevejans.bsky.social reported no significant link between deictic relational reasoning and autistic traits, challenging the claims of Relational Frame Theory regarding Theory of Mind and perspective-taking in autism.

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Maura Nevejans
@mauranevejans.bsky.social

This week, I attended the autism workshop organized by the Delacroix Research Foundation! Three days filled with interesting talks and posters. I loved hearing and learning about different autism research areas (and presented a poster myself!).

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Need something else than papers for summer lecture, but still want to educate yourself? ☀️🏖📚 Don't look any further! Check here for some interesting blogs and articles on research at the lab (spoiler alert: there is something for everyone!)

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LIPLab at UGent
@liplab.bsky.social

Need something else than papers for summer lecture, but still want to educate yourself? ☀️🏖📚 Don't look any further! Check here for some interesting blogs and articles on research at the lab (spoiler alert: there is something for everyone!)

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LIPLab at UGent
@liplab.bsky.social

Need something else than papers for summer lecture, but still want to educate yourself? ☀️🏖📚 Don't look any further! Check here for some interesting blogs and articles on research at the lab (spoiler alert: there is something for everyone!)

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