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Keith N. Clayton

Professor of Psychology Emeritus

Clayton's major research interests concern the application of nonlinear dynamics to cognition, especially human memory. Current projects include the evaluation of techniques for studying behavior over time (time series analysis). These techniques are used in analyses of choice reaction time data with the view of developing models of choice behavior. Clayton is also interested in the development of nonlinear models for retrieval dynamics, the application of fractal geometry to memory for visual form, and in false memory phenomona.

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Representative Publications

  • Gilden, D. L., Schmuckler, M. A., & Clayton, K. (1993). The perception of natural contour. Psychological Review, 100, 460-478.
  • Clayton, K. & Frey, B. B. (1996). Inter- and intra-trial dynamics in memory and choice. In W. Sulis & A. Combs (Eds.) Nonlinear Dynamics in Human Behavior. Singapore: World Scientific. Pp. 90-106.
  • Clayton, K. & Frey, B. (June, 1996). Fractal Memory for Visual Form. Paper presented to the annual convention of the Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences, Berkeley, CA.
  • Frey, B. & Clayton, K. (June, 1996). Examining Sequence Effects using Nonlinear Dynamics. Paper presented to the annual convention of the Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences, Berkeley, CA.
  • Clayton, K. & Frey, B. B. (1997). Studies of Mental 'Noise'. Nonlinear Dynamics in Psychology & Life Science.