Lise Abrams

Lise Abrams is an American cognitive psychologist. She is the Peter W. Stanley Professor of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at Pomona College.

Lise Abrams
NationalityAmerican
EducationPomona College
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Scientific career
FieldsCognitive psychology
Institutions Pomona College
University of Florida

Abrams graduated from Pomona College in 1991 where she earned her B.A. (cum laude) degree, double majoring in psychology and mathematics. She then attended University of California, Los Angeles, earning an M.A. and Ph.D. in cognitive psychology in 1992 and 1997 respectively. Following her graduation, she joined the faculty in the Department of Psychology at the University of Florida, where she was remained until 2018,[1] at which time she accepted an appointment as professor at Pomona College.[2]

Abrams conducts research on language and memory processes in younger and older adults, including tip of the tongue states, speech production and comprehension, and bilingualism.[2] She is a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science,[3] the American Psychological Association,[4] and the Gerontological Society of America.[5] She earned the Sigma Xi Young Investigator Award in 2007.[2]

References
  1. "Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Lise Abrams". University of Florida. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  2. "Lise Abrams". Pomona College. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  3. "APS Fellows". Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  4. "Renowned psychologists elected to fellow status". 49 (1). January 2018: 30. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. "GSA Current Fellows". Retrieved November 7, 2019.


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