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One of our broad research interests relates to how our memory is influenced by motivational factors. Things like curiosity or information value can influence what we remember in both younger age and as we get older.\u00a0One aspect of memory is\u00a0metacognition<\/em>, or knowledge of our own cognitive abilities. 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Things like curiosity or information value can influence what we remember in both younger age and as we get older.\u00a0One aspect of memory is\u00a0metacognition<\/em>, or knowledge of our own cognitive abilities. 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Curiosity Across the Lifespan<\/span><\/h2>\n
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