CIMCYC · University of Granada

CoSo: Cognition
for Society

From basic science to society

CoSo is an interdisciplinary research hub bringing together projects that apply foundational knowledge of human cognition to real social challenges.

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Basic cognition,
real-world impact

CoSo encompases several independent research projects at CIMCYC that share a common scientific approach: applying what we know about basic human cognition to understand — and address — pressing social phenomena.

We hold regular monthly meetings to share progress, cross-pollinate ideas, identify synergies, and provide mutual support — especially for early-career researchers navigating the space between fields.

I

Computational approach

We leverage a computational views of human cognition to bridge the gap between cognitive science and social research.

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Social relevance

Every project connects fundamental cognitive mechanisms to phenomena that matter in people's lives and in society.

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Collaborative spirit

CoSo's project are organically and necessarily interdisciplinary.

Research projects

Current projects

The projects currently under the CoSo umbrella share a common lens — but each asks a distinct question about the relationship between cognition and the social world.

Collaborative project @ CIMCYC

CoCoMBU

We address how people form and revise beliefs about economic inequality and immigration in information environments that mix factual reporting with narrative frames.

Collaborative project @ CIMCYC

UNLEARN-CVAW

Wse study the cognitive mechanisms underlying the increasing prevalence of online disinformation about (cyber)violence against women, which reinforces sexist beliefs and perpetuates discrimination in digital spaces.

International collaboration (University of Crete)

BELID

Exploring the cognitive mechanisms that mediate belief updating and trust building in social contexts as a function of political identity.

International collaboration (University of Sarajevo)

Cognition in Cognitive Warfare

What can we learn from experimental research on perception and memory to inform studies on cognitive attacks and defense strategies.

People

People involved

CoSo brings together researchers at different stages of their careers. Get to know us below.

Rocío Vizcaíno-Cuenca

Rocío Vizcaíno-Cuenca

UNLEARN-CVAW

Francisco Garre-Frutos

Francisco Garre-Frutos

UNLEARN-CVAW

Efraín García-Sánchez

Giannis Lois

Belief and Trust Updating

Lejla Salihagic

Lejla Salihagic

Cognitive Warfare

Efraín García-Sánchez

Juan Linde-Domingo

Cognitive Warfare

Efraín García-Sánchez

Efraín García-Sánchez

CoCoMBU

Javier Ortiz-Tudela

Javier Ortiz-Tudela

CoCoMBU

Pablo Solana

Pablo Solana

UNLEARN-CVAW

Paula Pena

Paula Pena

UNLEARN-CVAW

Davide Melita

Davide Melita

CoCoMBU

"CoSo is open to researchers working on applying cognitive science to social phenomena — whether you want to join an existing project or bring your own work into the conversation."

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