I am a developmental psychologist with specific training in adult development and aging. I have interests in comparing younger, middle-aged, and older adults to better understand cognitive aging and hope to someday do a longitudinal study that follows people over time. I have examined age differences in everyday problem-solving performance, basic cognitive tasks, and aspects of memory. I am also interested in social influences on cognition, such as how a partner (e.g., friend, spouse, stranger) influences cognitive performance.