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Current Research FocusAge differences in decision-making competence

Why I Study What I StudyTo identify the positive sides of aging

What First Inspired Me to Pursue This FieldThe selective focus on cognitive aging in much of the literature

Recent FindingOlder adults are happier than younger adults, which is associated with their tendency to maximize less when they make decisions (http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/pag/31/3/295/)

I Really Want to Know Why...Older adults can maintain effective leadership positions despite cognitive aging

What I Want to Know NextHow I can prevent my own cognitive aging

Favorite High-Tech Research ToolMy research tools are not very high-tech

Favorite Low-Tech ToolsI love how Skype facilitates international collaborations

Motto If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your research team (adapted from Emma Goldman)

This Fascinates Me About Human BehaviorMe About Human Behavior: What we learn (and don't learn) with experience and age

Hidden TalentDancing!