Nicholas J. Cepeda heads the cognitive flexibility lab at York University. Our primary motivation is understanding how flexible cognition qualitatively and quantitatively changes across the lifespan, during both development and aging. We use a variety of investigational techniques, including behavioral, ERP, and eye tracking methodologies.

Researchers have proposed several factors — including processing speed, working memory (span), and inhibition — as primary components of cognitive flexibility. Empirical data support two primary factors — working memory strength (see graded working memory theory) and processing speed — and a possible third factor — response inhibition. Our goal is testing the degree to which these and other factors contribute to cognitive flexibility.

Publications of Dr. Nicholas J. Cepeda.