Dr Henry Otgaar (H.P.)

My main research focuses on the development of memory. That is, my research concentrates on strict fundamental questions related to memory (e.g., which mechanisms cause false memory development?), yet also on practical situations like for example memory in court (e.g., how should witnesses/suspects be interrogated?).  I am especially interested in the following areas:

1. Developmental differences in memory

2. False memory development

3. Trauma and memory

4. Interrogation of children and adults

5. The evolution of memory

Furthermore, my research interest relates to several psychology and law related topics such as choice blindness and false confessions.

Check also my new website: http://henryotgaar.wixsite.com/henryotgaar

2001-2005 Psychology, Neuropsychology, Psychology and Law at Maastricht University
2005-2006 Teaching Assistant at Faculty of Psychology, Maastricht
2006-2009 (cum laude) PhD-student at Faculty of Psychology, Maastricht
2009-2011 Post doc at Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University
2011-present Assistant professor at Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University

For all my awards and grants, check:

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