Becoming a Cognitive Scientist

Abstract

My work in cognitive science has given me immeasurable pleasure for over 60 years. Here I trace how I have come to my current understanding of conceptual development. I emphasize the roles of accident and luck along my path as well as the importance of being able to deal with failures. I also place my career in context of the rest of my life. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Developmental Psychology, Volume 4 is December 2022. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.