Basic Research
Aging
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Adolescents
As children develop cognitively, they are able to understand the perspective of others. At this point, they can be easily influenced by what they perceive as others' behaviors and attitudes, by allowing them to guide their own. Our research involving adolescents aims to help them make better decisions (e.g., tobacco-use prevention) by considering what drives their decision making, including accounting for peer influence.
Older Adults
Older adults are faced with more choices and more information than in previous generations, just when their deliberative abilities may be in decline. Our researchers aim to illuminate the psychological processes underlying older-adult decision making and guide efforts to help them maintain or improve their health, financial security, and quality of life.
PI Links
Ellen Peters
Paul Slovic
Daniel Västfjäll