What are the fundamental mechanisms of decision making, processing speed, memory, and cognitive control? How do these give rise to individual differences, and how do they change as people age? How are these mechanisms implemented in neural functions, in particular the functions of the frontal lobe? How do they relate to the demands of everyday, ‘real-life’ behaviour? For over almost five decades, Professor Patrick Rabbitt has been among the most distinguished of British cognitive psychologists. His work has been widely influential in theories of mental speed, cognitive control, and ageing, inf ... More

What are the fundamental mechanisms of decision making, processing speed, memory, and cognitive control? How do these give rise to individual differences, and how do they change as people age? How are these mechanisms implemented in neural functions, in particular the functions of the frontal lobe? How do they relate to the demands of everyday, ‘real-life’ behaviour? For over almost five decades, Professor Patrick Rabbitt has been among the most distinguished of British cognitive psychologists. His work has been widely influential in theories of mental speed, cognitive control, and ageing, influencing research in experimental psychology, neuropsychology, and individual differences. This book, dedicated to Professor Rabbitt, brings together a group of sixteen contributors who are actively pursuing research in the fields of speed, memory, and control, and the application of these fields to individual differences and ageing. It includes the latest work from senior figures in the field, and focuses on fundamental topics in both teaching and research.