Anne Collins McLaughlin, PhD

My area of interest is in how learning is affected by age-related changes in cognition and what types of training may be most effective for older adults. Curriculum Vita.

Research Interests

Age-related changes in cognitive abilities
Learning
Training to use technology
Cognitive ergonomics
Training for maintenence of cognitive ability

Classes Taught

Education

Ph.D., Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007.
M.S., Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003.
B.A., Double major:Psychology & English, Trinity University, 1998.

Affiliations

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Divison 20 of the American Psychological Association

Divison 21 of the American Psychological Association

The Human Factors Blog

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Publications

McLaughlin, A. C., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2007). Optimizing instruction following behavior. Learning, Media, and Technology: Incorporating Education Communication & Information, 32(4), 381-406.

McLaughlin, A. C., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2007). Helping patients follow their doctor's instructions: Matching instructional media to task demands. In D. Park and L. Liu (Eds.), Social and Cognitive Perspectives on Medical Adherence. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Rogers, W. A., Fisk, A. D., McLaughlin, A. C., & Pak, R. (2005). Touch a screen or turn a knob: Choosing the best device for the job. Human Factors, 47, 271-288.

McLaughlin, A. C., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2004). Proper design, instruction, and selection of glucometers for older patients.Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, 6(3), 319-325.

Mayhorn, C. B., Stronge, A. J., & McLaughlin, A. C (2004). Older adults, computer training, and the systems approach: A formula for success.Educational Gerontology, 30(3),185-203.

	Anne Collins McLaughlin Ph.D. Assistant Professor NCSU Department of Psychology Box 7650 Raleigh, NC 27695-7650

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