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Reading and Emotion Categorization Study

Children in Grade 4
This study is looking at how reading books helps children to learn about other people.
Two in-lab visits: approximately 1.5 hours and 1 hour each; at home reading activities.
Children choose a prize; parents receive $25/visit.

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Social Exploration Study

Children ages 10-13
This study is looking at how children’s environment influences their social decision making.
Participation is approximately 1 hour.
Children choose a prize; parents receive a check for $25.

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To learn more about these studies and for information about participation, please contact our lab at: childemotion@waisman.wisc.edu or 608-890-2525.

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Child Emotion Lab wants to visit your school!

  • Child Emotion Lab wants to visit your school!

    The Child Emotion Lab is ready to bring science to your school or organization!  We’re excited to start visiting your schools so you can learn about emotions! Please contact Alyssa Lovely at alovely@wisc.edu if you would …

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Recent News

  • New Directions in the Study of Human Emotional Development

    The September 2019 special issue of Developmental Psychology presents articles that challenge existing concepts and motivate new directions in the research on human emotional development. Guest editors Seth Pollak, Linda Camras, and Pamela Cole discuss the issue’s significance …

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