How do we remember and why do we forget, and how does this change across the adult lifespan? In general, my research interests focus on human memory, attention and cognitive aging. This includes the strategic control over memory and attentional processes, how value influences memory, expertise, visual attention, memory for numerical information, neuropsychological and behavioral models of associative memory and aging, metacognition and decision making, and how various memory disorders influence performance. In addition, I am interested in applied aspects of learning, memory, and cognition.
The memory and lifespan cognition lab uses a variety of methodologies (including laboratory-based tasks, naturalistic observation studies, and structured interviews) to gain a better understanding of how memory and attention change across the lifespan. Some of our current research examines how goals can motivate and improve memory in both younger and older adults, through the strategic focus on selectively remembering both objectively and subjectively important information. Our research is supported by the National Institute on Aging.
