Section: Research

Michael Carlin, Ph.D.

Faculty Appointment(s) In:
   Psychiatry

Other Affiliation(s):
   Shriver Center

Studies of Intelligence Related Differences...

Dr. Carlin's research focus comprises studies of intelligence-related differences on various cognitive (e.g., visual search, match-to-sample) and perceptual (e.g., apparent motion) tasks. Particular attention is given to the effects of visual-array manipulations on performance. An important emphasis of the program is the determination of the potential modifiability of identified attentional deficits via perceptual training procedures or manipulations of task structure. Recent results have indicated that initial deficits on visual search and motion perception tasks can be substantially reduced, and sometimes eliminated, following basic skills instruction and perceptual training. Results from this program of research have import for theoretical discussions of intelligence-related differences in speed of processing, attentional capacity, and metacognitive functioning, as well as applied relevance for the design of optimal learning environments and training procedures, for individuals with mental retardation .

Ongoing Projects

Office: Shriver
Phone: (781) 642-0128
E-mail: Michael.Carlin@umassmed.edu

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