Karalyn Patterson

Psychologist and academic with expertise

Karalyn Patterson - Psychologist and academic with expertise
Born

October 28th, 1943
81 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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Contributed significantly to the field of psychology, particularly in the study of memory and cognitive processes. Held academic positions at prestigious institutions and published numerous influential papers on language and memory. Engaged in research that explored how the brain processes information and how people remember and forget. Served as a professor and provided guidance to students and young researchers in the field.

Research on memory and cognitive processes

Published influential papers in psychology

Professor at leading academic institutions

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