Alexandra Morrison

Specialty & Interests: Cognitive Psychology

My research interests surround attention and working memory as mental processes that guide thought and action during daily life.

My research focuses both on characterizing the limitations of attention and working memory, and investigating training programs or other strategies that may benefit mental performance.

Keywords: attention, working memory, mind wandering, strategy use, cognitive training, cognitive offloading

Ongoing Research Questions

• Does music or mood influence attentional performance and self-reported mind wandering?
• Can offloading mental load by taking notes, using technology, or working in a group improve cognitive performance?
• What are the short and long-term consequences of offloading behaviors?