Tracy Packiam Alloway is a psychologist known for her research on working memory. She is a professor of psychology at the University of North Florida, where she was also the director of the graduate program in psychology.[1] She is the developer of the world's first working memory test designed for use by educators.[2] She authored children's books highlighting the superpowers of children with learning disabilities.[3] Previously, she was the director of the Center for Memory and Learning in the Lifespan at the University of Stirling in the United Kingdom.[4][5]

Her recent book, Think Like a Girl, explores the way the brain works under stress, in decision-making, in leadership, mental health, and more. She was a guest on the Doctors Talk Show[6]

References

  1. ^ "Tracy Alloway Biography". University of North Florida. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  2. ^ De Lance, Catherine (16 December 2012). "Tracy Packiam Alloway: working memory is a better test of ability than IQ". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  3. ^ KGW News (17 July 2019), Children's book series highlights children with learning disabilities, retrieved 19 July 2019
  4. ^ Chayka, Kyle (16 December 2015). "What Does the Internet Do to Our Memories?". Select All. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Tracy Packiam Alloway". The Conversation. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  6. ^ The Biggest Myths about Women's Brains Busted, 13 May 2021, retrieved 2 July 2021


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Packiam_Alloway
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