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Adam Putnam is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Furman University, specializing in human memory research with practical educational applications. He holds a PhD from Washington University in St. Louis and joined Furman in 2018 after roles at Carleton College and Earlham College. His work bridges cognitive psychology and real-world scenarios, focusing on improving education through memory science, false memory formation, and collective memory dynamics.
Education:
- Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis
- M.A., Washington University in St. Louis
- B.A., Earlham College
Research Interests:
Dr. Putnam's research addresses three core areas: enhancing educational practices via cognitive psychology principles (e.g., testing effects, spaced repetition), understanding false memory creation, and exploring how groups form shared historical narratives. He employs behavioral experiments in lab and online settings to study memory encoding and retrieval processes.
Publications:
His work emphasizes applied memory science, including studies on citation effects in belief formation, political memory, and cross-cultural historical overclaiming. Recent trends highlight interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly in educational psychology and social cognition.
Labs/Teams:
He directs the Putnam Memory Lab, focusing on experimental research in human memory and its applications to education and social dynamics.
