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Dr. Eleanor Johns serves as a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Psychology at Lancaster University, focusing on developmental cognitive processes in early childhood. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical research on executive function development.
Her research interests center on Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Development, with specialized expertise in Executive Function, Working Memory, and Attention mechanisms during early childhood. She employs dynamic field theory to transcend component-based models, investigating how attentional control, memory systems, and language acquisition interact in developing cognitive architectures. Her approach integrates computational modeling with developmental data to explain nonlinear progression in executive capabilities.
Recent publications demonstrate her focus on co-developmental trajectories between visual working memory and executive function, alongside integrative models of attention and word learning. This work reveals how domain-general cognitive processes interact with domain-specific learning during critical developmental windows, challenging traditional modular views of executive function.
Dr. Johns participates in public engagement through the Developmental Psychology research group, including the International Study Centre Student Lab Visit and ICDL Family Fun Day festival activities. While no formal advisees or scientific awards are documented, her research contributes significantly to understanding cognitive ontogeny in preschool populations.
