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Neil W. Mulligan, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. His research focuses on human memory, attention, and metamemory, with a particular interest in the interplay between attentional processes and memory encoding/retrieval. He has contributed to studies on the testing effect, attentional boost effect, and implicit/explicit memory systems. His work often employs experimental designs to explore phenomena like weapon focus, metamemory accuracy, and the neural correlates of memory.
Key research themes include:
- Attentional mechanisms in memory formation and retrieval
- Testing effect dynamics under divided attention
- Metamemory judgments in learning contexts
- Implicit vs explicit memory distinctions
Recent publications (2022-2025) highlight trends in:
- Replication studies of classic effects (e.g., weapon focus)
- Attention's role in enhancing memory through the attentional boost effect
- Interactions between prior knowledge and retrieval-based learning
- Neurocognitive mechanisms underlying metamemory accuracy
No scientific awards are explicitly listed in available materials. His advising and grant activities remain unspecified in provided texts. While no specific lab affiliations are mentioned, his work aligns with cognitive and neuroscience research programs at UNC.
