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Caitlin Mahy is a Professor in the Psychology department at Brock University, specializing in Developmental Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. Her research focuses on prospective memory, particularly examining how individuals remember to carry out actions in the future, and the factors influencing this ability, which can vary across the lifespan. Mahy's work employs experimental methods to study cognitive development and the role of executive functioning in memory performance. She is particularly interested in how children project future scenarios and the challenges they face in future-oriented thinking. In her lab, she investigates the development of cognitive skills and their implications for understanding social interactions and executive functioning in children.
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