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Facial Color Perception Study
Children aged 4-11 This study is looking at how children identify emotional expressions. Participation is approximately 30-60 minutes. Children choose a prize; parents receive $25/visit.
Reading and Emotion Categorization Study
Children in Grade 5 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.
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.
Consequences of Attention for Learning Study
Children aged 6-7 This study is looking at how children understand and categorize combinations of emotional and situational cues. Participation is approximately 30-60 minutes. Children choose a prize;
To learn more about these studies and for information about participation, please contact our lab at: childemotion@waisman.wisc.edu or 608-890-2525.
Finding Space Gems Study
Children aged 8-12 This study is looking at how kids think about rewards and make decisions. Participation is approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. Children choose a prize; parents receive $25.
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…
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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…
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Email: ChildEmotion@waisman.wisc.edu
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