Marilena Aiello

Statistical analyses Predictions and statistical analyses were pre-registered at the Open Science Framework (OSF, https://osf.io/vkgcb). We first analyzed these data using a Bayesian approach to enable the assessment of the null hypothesis; then, we also applied an exploratory approach consisting of a series of Linear Mixed Models (LMMs) to determine the modulation of the two components of alexithymia on the different aspects of olfactory perception.

Research Articles, Behavioral/Cognitive Stefano Lasaponara, Mario Pinto, Marilena Aiello, Francesco Tomaiuolo and Fabrizio Doricchi Journal of Neuroscience 29 May 2019, 39 (22) 4332-4343; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2206-18.2019 Abstract EEG studies in healthy humans have highlighted that alpha-band activity is relatively reduced over the occipital–parietal areas of the hemisphere contralateral to the direction of spatial attention.

In the present study we examined the differences between HA, MA and LA individuals in processing emotional olfactory stimuli. To this end, emotional responses to unpleasant odor, neutral odor and clean air as control were collected through self-report ratings and psychophysiological measures. Moreover, odor identification and threshold tests were administered and several questionnaires were completed as measure of olfactory sensibility and odor awareness, respectively.