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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 children think about TEACHING AND perspective-TAKING?

Age: 3 and 4 year olds

Time: About 15 minutes

Description: In this study, your child will (i) answer some questions about pictures, (ii) show pictures or books to you and to the researcher, and (iii) watch videos of puppets. We'll ask your child questions about what the characters can see and what they are doing.

how do babies Make sense of Social Influence?

Age: 5 to 8 month olds

Time: About 15 minutes

Description: In this study, your baby will watch animated characters either imitate or not imitate other characters. We will learn about how babies think of social influence, as well as how children may begin to reason about leadership and expertise.

WHAT do children think about people who use words without defining them?

Age: 4 to 7 year olds

Time: About 15 minutes

Description: In this study, your child will watch short, kid-friendly images featuring characters working together on simple tasks. We will ask children about whether an individual was helpful and whether two people might already know each other. 

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If you're interested in joining as a grad student or a postdoc, you can find out more here.