Deborah M. Clawson
Associate Professor and Director, Applied Experimental Ph.D. program
302 O'Boyle (202)319-5528 Fax: 202-319-6263
Broadly, my research explores methods of improving performance on cognitive tasks. Within that area, my first focus is on finding effective ways to practice cognitive tasks. My second focus is on cognitive rehabilitation, particularly for people with multiple sclerosis. My research in this area examines strategies for improving prospective memory, the ability to remember to do tasks that we have planned for the future (for example, remembering to meet a friend for coffee). I teach several undergraduate and graduate courses, including classes on neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation, as well as on statistics
Education
Ph.D.in Cognitive Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder (1994)
Minor: Behavioral Neuroscience
M. A. in Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder (1992)
B. A.in Computer Science and in Psychology, Cornell University (1985)
Selected Publications
Clawson, D. M.., Healy, A. F., Ericsson, K. A., & Bourne, L. E., Jr. (2001). Retention and transfer of Morse code reception skill by novices: Part-whole training. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 7, 129-142.
Sebrechts, M. M., Lathan, C. E., Clawson, D. M., Miller, M. S., & Trepagnier, C. (2003). Transfer of training in virtual environments: Issues for human performance. In L.J. Hettinger & M. Haas (Eds.) Virtual and adaptive environments: Applications, implications, and human performance issues (pp. 67-90). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Bennett, L. R., Kardiasmenos, K. S., & Clawson, D. M. (2005, August). When Prospective Memory Fails: Did You Forget Something? Poster presented at the 113th Annual American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, DC.
Recent Courses
Undergraduate Courses:
Introductory Statistics (PSY322)
Psychology of Brain Injury (PSY385)
Psychology of Memory (PSY403)
Graduate Courses:
Cognitive Rehabilitation (PSY621)
Statistics II (PSY706)
Cognitive and Neuropsychological Approaches to Human Memory (PSY728)
Psychology of Skills and Expertise (PSY703)
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