Dr. Paul Verhaeghen

Biography

Paul Verhaeghen is a Professor in the School of Psychology at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests include mindfulness, self-transcendence, and flourishing. His recent work focuses on the study of mindfulness as both a trait and state, and he explores its broader definitions that incorporate self-awareness, self-regulation, and compassion, particularly in relation to personal wellbeing. Historically, his research centered on cognitive aging, particularly the dimensionality of cognitive aging and the interplay of cognitive control when dealing with complex tasks. He is interested in the dynamics of working memory across different age groups and has conducted extensive research on how task performance and retrieval are influenced by age. Furthermore, his work has explored the links between creativity and mood disorders, including the impact of rumination. Verhaeghen has published several significant papers on these topics, contributing to the understanding of cognitive processes as individuals age.

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