Why Participate?

We have a much better understanding of how infants and children perceive the world and how their minds and abilities develop thanks to the families who have volunteered to participate in ongoing research in these fields.

By participating in our studies, you will not only contribute to the body of scientific research in these fields but also witness how such research is conducted and have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the field. 

Methods We Use

In studies we conduct with infants aged 4 to 24 months, we present babies with video clips while they are seated in their parents' lap and measure how long they will watch the people or events in the clips. 

In studies with children aged 3-11 years, we introduce children to some simple drawings or photographs of characters and ask some questions about these characters.

What To Expect at BCL

A typical visit to our lab lasts around 30-45 minutes.  

  • Greeting and info session about the study you will participate (10-15 min)
  • Individual study with your child (10-15 min)
  • Subsequent info session about our hypotheses/preliminary findings (10-15 min)

You can be with your child throughout the entire visit and observe his or her reactions and responses during the study.

Current Studies

6-9 months
When  communicating with babies, we speak in a thinner voice and more melodiously. In this series of studies, we... More
6-7 years
Online
In this study, we examine how children make inferences about new people they meet and what information sources they use... More
5-6, 9-10 years and adults
In this study, we aim to examine how children and adults expect moral and conventional norm transgressors to feel. In... More
12-17 months
Online
In these studies, we aim to investigate the type of social inferences that infants make about infant-directed and adult... More