Professor of Psychology at UCLA, expert in memory and cognitive aging

Dr. Alan Castel

Dr. Alan Castel is a professor of psychology at UCLA, specializing in human memory and cognitive aging. His research examines how memory changes with age and what strategies can improve learning and retention in both younger and older adults.

Known For

memory researchcognitive agingmetacognition

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Cognitive Reserve: Brain Pathology Does Not Always Correlate with Clinical Symptoms

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Retrieval Practice (The Testing Effect): Active Recall Trumps Passive Review

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Episodes

#How to Improve Your Memory & Cognitive Function at Any Age | Dr. Alan CastelJul 13, 2026