Mervin Blair (in the background) is a psychology PhD student and a member of Concordia's Centre for Research in Human Development (CRDH).
According to new research by PhD student Mervin Blair, with Concordia’s Department of Psychology and Centre for Research in Human Development, older individuals have reduced learning and memory because their minds tend to be cluttered with irrelevant information when performing tasks.
This research has received international coverage, including features in the Telegraph (UK), The Daily Mail (UK), The Independent (Ireland), UPI, Official Wire, Top News (New Zealand),Globe and Mail, China Daily News, Kentucky News Network, The Asian Age, The Island (Sri Lanka), Tutto Gratis (Italy), Orissa Television (India), Canoë Santé, AOL Jobs, Radio-Canada, Science Daily, San Fernando Valley Sun BBC Radio 5 live’s Drive and IOL News (South Africa).
Blair was available for a live, online chat about his research on Monday, May 9, 2011. His question to the community was: “When working on projects, do you find your mind is cluttered with irrelevant information and, if so, when is it worst?”
Those who missed the live chat can read the questions and responses below:
