Dr Fatima Felisberti
BSc, MSc (Biology & Psychology, 1988, Brazil), PhD (1992, Brazil), PhD (1996, Germany), SFHEA (2020, UK)
Expertise
Current positions
Visiting Associate Professor
School of Psychological Science
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Research interests
Art
Empirical Aesthetics
Emotions
Mental Imagery
Imagination
Publications
Selected publications
01/08/2025Mental imagery in aesthetic appreciation and the understanding of the self and others
Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts
Psychological determinants of Aesthetic and Affective preferences for nature and urban scenes: Anxiety, nature exposure, and mental imagery
Empirical Studies of the Arts
Recent publications
15/07/2025Exploring the effect of cognitive load in scenarios of daily driving
Current Psychology
Mental imagery in aesthetic appreciation and the understanding of the self and others
Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts
Psychological determinants of Aesthetic and Affective preferences for nature and urban scenes: Anxiety, nature exposure, and mental imagery
Empirical Studies of the Arts
The effects of pets and human-pet interactions on humans’ romantic relationships and friendships
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships