Faculty Profile
Name: Lise Abrams
Homepage: http://www.psych.ufl.edu/~abrams
Research Interests:
Memory and language processes and the effects of aging on these processes. Specific areas of interest include: (1) memory retrieval failures such as the tip-of-the-tongue states, which are naturally-occurring retrieval failures that are characterized by a temporary inability to recall a known word; and (2) language errors such as the production of spelling errors and the detection of spelling errors during reading. The general goals of my research are to understand the causes of these retrieval failures as well as to explain why certain aspects of language and memory functioning are impaired in old age while others are spared.

Current Running Projects:
Social Sciences - Memory and Language Processes in Old Age
In my Cognition and Aging Laboratory, we study memory and language processes and the effects of aging on these processes. Current studies are investigating: (1) memory retrieval failures such as the tip-of-the-tongue states, which are naturally-occurring retrieval failures that are characterized by a temporary inability to recall a known word; and (2) language errors such as the production of spelling errors and the detection of spelling errors during reading. The general goals of my research are to understand the causes of these cognitive failures as well as to explain why certain aspects of language and memory functioning are impaired in old age while others are spared.

Requirements: I am looking for committed, responsible people who have an interest in my work and in learning about the psychological research process. Research assistants will be exposed to multiple aspects of research, including literature review, project development, creation of stimuli, data collection from college students as well as older adults, data entry and coding, statistical analysis, and method and results write-ups. In terms of completed coursework, General Psychology (PSY 2012) and Cognitive Psychology (EXP 3604) are preferred. To request an application, please email Dr. Abrams at abrams@ufl.edu.

Time Commitment: Two semesters, 6 hours per week
Independent Study: Available
Work Study: Not Available
Salary: Not Available
Volunteer: Available
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