University of Kansas, Department of Psychology, USA
Biography
Dr. Johnson's primary interest is in clinical research that identifies cognitive and emotional processes that characterize healthy aging and dementia. Although some age-related change may be part of healthy aging processes, there are certain changes in memory and cognition that are early markers of dementia pathology leading to profound intellectual decrements in individuals with dementia. His research explores neuropsychological changes in aging and how these changes impact thinking and emotion. Dr. Johnson is motivated by a framework that suggests multiple, co-occurring factors that affect cognitive aging.
