Welcome to The Cognition and Aging Laboratory at San Francisco State University!
Older adults typically perform worse on memory tests than younger adults. Given that cognition is tied to brain function, these memory declines are typically attributed to declines in brain structure and function. However, adopting a purely biological approach to the study of cognitive aging can conceal the key role of social, emotional, and motivational factors in contributing to age differences in memory performance. Research in our lab broadly focuses on understanding how memory is affected by social interactions, emotional responses, and motivational orientations across the adult lifespan. Please follow the links above to learn more about our research.
Older adults typically perform worse on memory tests than younger adults. Given that cognition is tied to brain function, these memory declines are typically attributed to declines in brain structure and function. However, adopting a purely biological approach to the study of cognitive aging can conceal the key role of social, emotional, and motivational factors in contributing to age differences in memory performance. Research in our lab broadly focuses on understanding how memory is affected by social interactions, emotional responses, and motivational orientations across the adult lifespan. Please follow the links above to learn more about our research.
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