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Sep 2026
NEUROCOGNITIVE EFFECTS OF STRESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: MECHANISMS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES.
Stress is a key modulator of cognition with important consequences for learning and memory, particularly in university students. This systematic review integrates evidence from neuroscience, psychology, and selected theoretical contributions to clarify how acute and chronic stress shape cognitive processes relevant to...
J. Ochoa-Amaya, Ó. Alzate, J. Rojas-Peña
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