Child Emotion Lab

From Our Lab

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.

Researcher with child looking at computer

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.

Three sisters are sitting at a table getting ready to participate in a research study.

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;

Participant engaging in lab activity with lab staff

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.