Child Emotion Lab

From Our Lab

Attention and Emotion Category Learning Study

Children ages 4-5
This study is looking at how children categorize combinations of facial and situational cues.
Participation is approximately 30 minutes. Children choose a prize.

Researcher with child looking at computer

Grid Probability Study

Children ages 8-9
This study is looking at how children sort emotional expressions.
Participation is approximately one hour. Children choose a prize; parents receive a check for $25.

Predictability and Decision-Making Study

Children ages 8-9.
This study is looking at how children use cues from their environment.
Participation is approximately 1.5 hours. Compensation: 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.

Social Inclusion and Decision-Making Study

Children ages 8-9.
This study is looking at how children use cues from social interactions in their environment.
Participation is approximately 1.5 hours. Compensation: Children choose a prize; parents receive a check for $25.

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.