Our Research
Our lab studies the developmental and biological foundations of thinking about yourself and other people, processing emotions, motivation, decision-making, and self-regulation.
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Interested in participating in a study? We maintain a database of potential participants that will be contacted when studies are recruiting and we’d love to add you!
Thinking About Yourself
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Ages: 8-17
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Gender: Males & Females
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Population: Typically-Developing Youth and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Adolescence is an important time for figuring out who you are. Changes in school, friends, and physical development all affect self-perceptions. In this study, we investigate how kids and teens view themselves, and how self-evaluations vary as a function of social, cognitive, and pubertal development.
Teen Decisions Study
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Ages: 11-15
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Gender: Males & Females
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Take a risk? Play it safe? Our lab studies these relevant topics by investigating the effects of social contexts on decision-making in adolescents both inside and outside Child Welfare Services.