Category: Child Psychology
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Craig Smith, University of Michigan – Children and Confessions
How do you get children to fess up to bad behavior? Craig Smith, research investigator at the University of Michigan, explores how reacting positively might help increase confessions. Dr. Craig Smith’s research focuses on children’s social cognitive development and links to social behavior. Examples of specific areas of interest are: children’s developing understanding of distributive…
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Anna Sosa, Northern Arizona University – Traditional vs Electronic Toys
Should infants be learning language from electronic toys? Anna Sosa, professor of communication sciences and disorders at Northern Arizona University, examines how the quality of interaction between children and electronic toys compares with the quality of their interactions with books and more traditional toys. Anna Sosa completed her PhD in Speech and Hearing Sciences at…
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Nicole Gardner-Neblett, University of North Carolina – Storytelling and African-American Children
Can telling stories help improve literacy? Nicole Gardner-Neblett, research assistant professor in the department of psychology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, explores how African-American children benefit from this activity. Nicole Gardner-Neblett, Ph.D., is an Investigator at FPG Child Development Institute and Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of…
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Darcia Narvaez, University of Notre Dame – Companionship Care
Do we need to be social right after our birth? Darcia Narvaez, professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame, explores how companionship care for infants can have great benefits throughout the baby’s life. Darcia Narvaez is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame. Her prior careers include…
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Tracy Alloway, UNF – Lying Kids
If your kids are lying to you, it might be an indicator of intelligence! Tracy Alloway, psychologist at the University of North Florida, is studying the psychology behind the lies of children. Tracy Packiam Alloway, PhD is an associate professor of psychology and program director of the Psychology Graduate program at the University of North…
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Michael Kofler, FSU – Insights into ADHD
We’re learning more about ADHD. Michael Kofler, a psychologist at Florida State University, presents new research on the condition. Dr. Kofler’s primary research interests center on improving long-term outcomes for children with ADHD. This research follows two interrelated pathways: a) identifying internal and contextual strengths/assets that contribute to resiliency and positive outcomes for some youth with…
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Lisa Dinella, Monmouth University – Gendered Toys
Growing up, did you play with girls’ toys or boys’ toys? Lisa Dinella, a psychologist at Monmouth University, is studying the nature of gendered toys. Lisa M. Dinella is an associate professor of psychology at Monmouth University in New Jersey. She studies how toys and the media impact children’s gender identities. Dr. Dinella’s interest in…
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Sandee McClowry, NYU – Insights in Early Education
Shy, grumpy, social, hard-working — it’s not about changing children’s personalities. This is especially important in the classroom, as children who are shy or disruptive in school may be at risk for poor academic achievement. Sandee McClowry, professor of counseling psychology at New York University. shows how adapting to students’ needs and playing on their strengths…
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Lisa Huisman Koops, Case Western Reserve University – Mobile Music Making
Car rides might be the optimal time to engage children musically. Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, associate professor of Music Education at Case Western Reserve University, details the closed environment of the car as an ideal location to musically bond with your kids. Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, associate professor of music education at Case Western Reserve…
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Jodie Plumert, University of Iowa – Understanding Safety
How a child learns about the concept of safety depends greatly on the conversations they have with their parents. Jodie Plumert, professor and chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Iowa, conducted an experiment in order to understand how safety and danger are perceived. Jodie M. Plumert is Professor and Chair in…