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Our studies involve listening to stories, watching videos, or playing games. We send families a gift card to thank them for participating.
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We have ongoing online studies that takes place over Zoom video calls. All you need is a laptop or desktop computer.
what do BAbies think about social influence?
what do BAbies think about social influence?
Age: 7 to 10 month olds
Time: About 15 minutes
Description: In this study, your baby will watch videos of characters interacting with each other. We are interested in whether babies like characters who are imitated by others.
what do babies think about shared emotional experiences?
what do babies think about shared emotional experiences?
Age: 12 and 13 month olds
Time: About 15 minutes
Description: In this study, your baby will watch videos of characters who are sad or happy. We are interested in whether babies think that people who comfort each other are more likely to be close.
WHAT do BAbies think ABOUT social INTERACTIONS?
WHAT do BAbies think ABOUT social INTERACTIONS?
Age: 16 to 19 month olds
Time: About 15 minutes
Description: In this study, we're curious about how infants think about social behavior. We will present your baby with images of social interactions. We are interested in whether babies differentiate between different types of social interactions that look similar, like sharing a single ice cream cone versus each individually eating their own food.
WHAT ROLE DOES Social Connection PLAY in CHILDREN'S Perspective-Taking?
WHAT ROLE DOES Social Connection PLAY in CHILDREN'S Perspective-Taking?
Age: 3 to 4 year olds
Time: About 15 minutes
Description: In this study, we're curious about how 3- to 4-year-old children think about the role of social relevance in perspective-taking. In this study, your child will answer some questions about pictures.
how do CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT MORAL NORMS?
how do CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT MORAL NORMS?
Age: 3½ to 4 year olds
Time: About 15 minutes
Description: In this study, your child will hear stories stories and answer questions about characters' actions. We are interested in whether children think an action is worse if different groups of people say it is wrong.
how do CHILDREN think ABOUT NAMES IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS?
how do CHILDREN think ABOUT NAMES IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS?
Age: 6 to 10 year olds
Time: About 15 minutes
Description: In this study, your child will hear stories and we will ask them questions about the characters' relationships. We are interested in whether children believe that calling someone by a nickname (like "Emi") or kinship name (like "Aunt Emily") means they are socially closer.
CONTACT INFO
CONTACT INFO
Email | folk@psych.ucsb.edu
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