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The Lifespan Cognition Lab seeks to understand age-related changes in cognitive functions, such as memory and attention. Current research examines working memory, a process that allows for simultaneous storage and processing of information that is used for many everyday behaviors, such as reading and driving. To test working memory, we use n-back and the repetition detection task (Bopp, 1999) which requires a participant to find a repeated digit or location in a grid. The tasks are challenging, but fun. All research is discussed with participants at the conclusion of each study. To participate, please contact Dr. Bopp at boppkl@wofford.edu.<\/p>\n
Selected publications<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/b>Bopp, K. L., & Verhaeghen, P. (2018). Aging and n-back peformance: A meta-analysis. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B<\/em>. doi.org\/10.1093\/geronb\/gby024<\/p>\n Bopp, K. L., & Verhaeghen, P. (2009). Working memory and aging: Separating the effects of context and content. Psychology and Aging<\/em>, 24<\/em>(4), 968-980.<\/p>\n Bopp, K. L., & Verhaeghen, P. (2007). Age-related differences in control processes in verbal and visuo-spatial working memory: Storage, transformation, supervision, and coordination. Journal of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences<\/em>, 62<\/em>, P239-P246.<\/p>\n Verhaeghen, P., Cerella, J., Basak, C., Bopp, K., Zhang, Y., & Hoyer, W. J. (2007). The ins and outs of working memory: Dynamic processes associated with focus switching and search. In N. Osaka, R. Logie, M. D\u2019Esposito (Eds.) Working Memory: Behavioral and Neural Correlates. Oxford: Oxford University Press.<\/p>\n Bopp, K. L., & Verhaeghen, P. (2005). Aging and verbal memory span: A meta-analysis. Journal of Gerontology: B Series<\/em>, 60<\/em>(5), P223-233.<\/p>\n