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Matthew D Johnston

@mattdjohnston.bsky.social
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Lecturer at York St John | Research interests include the development of mental time travel skills, counterfactual emotions, and statistical learning. scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user… I also play bass and drink too much tea ☕

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Matthew D Johnston @mattdjohnston.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
My 2nd postdoc paper has been published @srcdorg.bsky.social 🎉 This was a lot of work for us and the kids taking part (6 sessions, 16 months)! Huge thanks to co-authors, Nic Chevalier, Jessica Dolan, and Bence Farkas and to all the RAs that helped collect the data! doi.org/10.1093/chid... See🧵:
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Matthew D Johnston @mattdjohnston.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
New @srcdorg.bsky.social paper exploring links between statistical learning and executive functions in middle childhood! Link here: doi.org/10.1093/chid... w Nic Chevalier, Jess Dolan, and @nemeth.bsky.social See thread below...
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Statistical learning in childhood: Dimensions, developmental trajectory, and relation with cognitive control
Abstract. Compared to other developmental processes, such as cognitive control, there is relatively little consensus on the developmental trajectory of sta
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Matthew D Johnston @mattdjohnston.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Looking forward to presenting our research tomorrow at this family-friendly event - a great opportunity to learn about cognitive research at the #WeeScience lab. 📅 Tomorrow 10AM - 3PM (drop in) 📍 Bayes Centre ✅ Free & open to all Don't miss this day of discovery! Register: tinyurl.com/CogSciDay
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Matthew D Johnston @mattdjohnston.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Very belated post...Had an amazing time presenting Carnegie Trust work w @kwolfe.bsky.social at #EUCAS2025 conference at Università di Pavia. Beautiful venue plus we were greeted with amazing risotto 🍽️ Learned alot about ageing research and made great connections, including folks from #SCAN!
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Matthew D Johnston @mattdjohnston.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
✈️ I'm still recovering from jetlag but had a great time at #SRCD2025! Thrilled about our symposium on cognitive control and statistical learning. @nemeth.bsky.social and Rachel Foster gave fantastic talks—Rachel did amazingly well for her 1st conference and will soon be on the job market!
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Matthew D Johnston @mattdjohnston.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Poster at 1640 today showcasing a study where we looked at whether increasing cognitive load in a sorting task impacted children and adults' ability to learn statistical regularities. If for nothing else come see my improving photoshopping skills on display... Exhibit hall B, Poster #5 #SRCD2025
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Matthew D Johnston @mattdjohnston.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Excited to be opening for this symposium on developmental dynamics between cognitive control and statistical learning today! @nemeth.bsky.social, Rachel Foster, and Qianqian Wang. Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 203AB | Minneapolis Convention Center, Level Two #SRCD2025 #statisticallearning #ef
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Matthew D Johnston @mattdjohnston.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Excited to be opening for this symposium today with @nemeth.bsky.social, Rachel Foster, and Qianqian Wang. Join us today at 10:00AM in Room 203AB #SRCD #statisticallearning #cognitivecontrol
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