The Baby and Child Development Laboratory (BCL) is a research laboratory in the Department of Psychology at Boğaziçi University. Our research is focused on the social-cognitive development of children aged 0 to 11 years.
The Baby and Child Development Laboratory (BCL) is a research laboratory in the Department of Psychology at Boğaziçi University. Our research is focused on the social-cognitive development of children aged 0 to 11 years.
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.
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.
A typical visit to our lab lasts around 30-45 minutes.
You can be with your child throughout the entire visit and observe his or her reactions and responses during the study.