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Amy Atkinson is a Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Lancaster University. She specializes in cognitive psychology with a focus on memory systems and developmental trajectories across the lifespan.
Her primary research interests include:
- Working memory development during childhood and adolescence, and its operation in adulthood
- Long-term memory retention and forgetting, particularly accelerated long-term forgetting
- Early life experiences and their impact on later cognitive and academic outcomes
Dr. Atkinson's research portfolio demonstrates a strong integration of theoretical cognitive psychology with practical applications. Her recent publications reveal expanding work in clinical neuropsychology (particularly regarding epilepsy and memory disorders) alongside educational policy implications. She has developed innovative approaches to diagnosing accelerated long-term forgetting and investigates how working memory relates to attention and learning across developmental stages.
Notable scientific contributions include:
- Development of remote testing protocols for accelerated long-term forgetting
- Research on attention direction in working memory across development
- Examination of early childhood predictors of later educational outcomes
- Policy-oriented research on special educational needs assessment
Dr. Atkinson currently supervises PhD students, including Michelle Kan, and leads multiple research projects:
- "Does reward affect executive functions? An examination across development and cultures" (2025-2028)
- "Working memory and its relation to key outcomes in the real world" (2023-2026)
- "How do adults and children direct attention in working memory?" (2022-2024)
- "Understanding The Downstream Effects Of Early Sleep For Education And Mental Health" (2022-2024)
