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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.
how do CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT MORAL NORMS?
how do CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT MORAL NORMS?
Age: 3½ to 8 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 babies think of shared emotional experiences?
how do babies think of shared emotional experiences?
Age: 10 to 13 month olds
Time: About 15 minutes
Description: In this study, your baby will watch videos of characters who are sad or happy. We're interested in whether babies think that people who comfort each other are more likely to be close.
Do Children Identify Potential Teachers From Others’ Acts of Imitation?
Do Children Identify Potential Teachers From Others’ Acts of Imitation?
Age: 4 to 7 year olds
Time: About 15 minutes
Description: In this study, your child will watch videos of characters interacting with each other. We're interested in whether children learn better from characters who are imitated by others.
Does social connection matter in children's perspective-TAKING?
Does social connection matter in children's perspective-TAKING?
Age: 3 and 4 year olds
Time: About 15 minutes
Description: In this two-part study, your child will answer some questions about pictures and what others can see and what they are doing. We are interested in how children think about the role of social connection in perspective-taking.
Do Children Identify Potential Teachers From their CAREGIVER's INTERACTIONS?
Do Children Identify Potential Teachers From their CAREGIVER's INTERACTIONS?
Age: 3 to 6 year olds
Time: About 15 minutes
Description: In this study, your child will meet puppets teaching them new words. We're interested in whether children learn better from someone who demonstrates a positive social relationship with their caregiver.
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CONTACT INFO
Email | folk@psych.ucsb.edu
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