When heuristics and science collide. As the state of Maryland's flagship institution and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities, we are committed to action that will make Maryland's research more visible, accessible, affordable, and transparent. Phone: (301) 405-8423. At the core of my research program is the view that basic research ought to be guided by real-world problems. Though I'm a proponent of open science and pre-registration, I do believe that there is a need for exploratory research, so long as it is identified as such. UMD PACT The Movement for Open Research and Scholarship. Training working memory: Limits of transfer. Email: mdougher@umd.edu Reevaluating the effectiveness of n-back training on transfer, What counts as evidence for working memory training? Alison Robey (PhD 2017, Psychology; Post Doc 2017-2019, Research Faculty 2019 - Present). Rose's research is in judgment, decision making, and memory. Education and Awards: Dr. Michael Dougherty received his PhD in 1999 from the University of Oklahoma and his BS from Kansas State University in 1993. (2011). Undergraduate research assistant bios coming soon! Serra earned her BA in Psychology from St. Mary's College of Maryland. Journal of Memory and Language, 60, 165-179. Rose Nguyen (PhD expected 2020, Psychology). Social, Decision, and Organizational Sciences (SDOS). 4094 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20742 Dougherty, M. R., Thomas, R. & Franco-Watkins, A. M. (2008). This view, that “process trumps output” is ever more relevant in today’s research climate. Dr. Dougherty received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University. Judgment and Decision Making, 6 (1), 89–99. Many studies, and in particular replications, are preregistered. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, 21, 268-82 DOI: 10.3758/s13423-013-0495-z, Davelaar, E., Yu, E. C., Harbison, J. I., Hussey, E. K., & Dougherty, M. R. (2013). Although basic research alone can be of substantial theoretical importance, truly transformative research requires that the basic research eventually be scaled-up to address practical problems. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 48(5), 1057–1068. The psychological plausibility of fast and frugal heuristics. More recent work utilizing neuroimaging techniques is being conducted with neuroscience experts in the Psychology Department and the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Graduate Program (NACS). Frontiers in Cognitive Science, 2(129), 1–15. This view, that “process trumps output” is ever more relevant in today’s research climate. In my own work, I have taken several steps to enhance the scientific integrity of my lab. We also use a duplicative analysis model whenever possible, wherein data are analyzed independently by co-authors to ensure that errors in analysis are caught before publication. In addition to these core issues, the lab is also involved with the development and application of novel statistical methodologies. Research Interests: Dr. Dougherty's research involves the investigation of memory, attention, and decision processes, broadly construed, as well as the development of semi-parametric statistical algorithms. Psychological Review, 119(2), 321–344. Sociological Methodology. w can the process of scientific discovery be improved? Serra also enjoys cookie dough and loose leaf tea. Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Graduate Program (NACS). New Study Says White Police Officers Are Not More Likely To Shoot Minority Suspects. Four challenges for understanding memory-based judgment and decision making. Serra Erbas (BA 2015, Psychology; Faculty Research Assistant 2019-present). Current Directions in Psychological Science, 23, 264-270. Diagnostic hypothesis generation and human judgment. Sprenger, A. M., Dougherty, M. R., Atkins, S. M., Franco-Watkins, A. M., Thomas, R. P., Lange, N., & Abbs, B. Implications of cognitive load for hypothesis generation and probability judgment. (2009). A rational approach to memory search termination. "Racial Profiling" The Diane Rehm Show (NPR) April 2012, General Monotone Model MatLab code and Tutorial, and R package. Neuroscience and Education: A Bridge Astray? Alison previously worked with Dr. Dougherty on projects entailailing trying to figure out why retrospective confidence judgments are better predictors of future recall. How do people generate hypotheses and make judgments? Dr. Dougherty received his PhD in 1999 from the University of Oklahoma and his BS from Kansas State University in 1993. As a believer in the value of transparency and integrity, it is my view that science should be subject to the checks and balances made possible through open and transparent processes.