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James H. Neely is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University at Albany, State University of New York, where he directs the Neely Lab focused on human memory and learning. His research program investigates fundamental cognitive processes through empirical experimentation and theoretical modeling.
His work spans three core domains:
- Reading Processes: Using semantic priming to examine how context influences word identification, with emphasis on automatic activation, strategic expectancy, and retrospective matching mechanisms
- Memory Systems: Studying false memories, interference/suppression mechanisms, and blend memories within the Deese/Roediger-McDermott paradigm
- Visual Attention: Investigating attentional capture by static discontinuities, repetition blindness, and attentional blink phenomena
The lab actively researches the Attentional Boost Effect, Testing Effect, Mediator Effectiveness Hypothesis, and Test-Potentiated Learning. Professor Neely mentors PhD candidates in Cognitive Psychology and undergraduate research assistants who contribute to experimental design, data collection, and analysis through weekly lab meetings. His work bridges theoretical cognitive models with empirical validation of memory and attention mechanisms.
