Nichole R. Lighthall
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Nichole R. Lighthall is a cognitive aging researcher whose work explores how age-related changes in memory shape social judgment and decision-making. Her research bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and human–technology interaction, with a particular focus on how older adults navigate decisions involving artificial social agents like humanoid robots and AI systems. In her most-cited work (2024), Lighthall demonstrates that progressive declines in episodic memory contribute to suboptimal social decisions in aging, especially when interacting with artificial agents. This work has important implications for designing age-friendly technologies and understanding real-world decision-making in older populations. With 3 citations to date, this paper is gaining traction as a foundational piece in the emerging field of aging and human–AI interaction. Lighthall’s contributions are notable for integrating basic memory research with applied social cognition, offering a framework for improving decision support systems for older adults. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in cognitive aging, human–robot interaction, and the intersection of memory and real-world decision-making.
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