About the Lab
The ABCD Lab studies children's language development along with several other issues related to cognitive development more broadly. Our main questions usually grow out of three primary areas of interest: learning words, learning from others, and thinking about others. Descriptions of some of our ongoing or recent studies can be found below. To learn more, email Dr. Scofield (link below), check out the website, and watch the video to the right. → |
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Research Projects
Free WillDo children believe that a person's thoughts and actions are freely chosen? (with David Sobel and Nadia Chernyak) |
Information SharingOnce children have learned something new, how do they share it those around them? (with Judith Danovtich and Luci Davila) |
Learning Words through TouchHow do children learn words for objects they can touch but can't see? (with Maria Hernandez-Reif and Bill Merriman) |
Selective LearningHow do children decide who are the best sources for learning new information? (with Doug Behrend and Ansley Gilpin) |
Learning What NOT To SayHow do children learn (and then restrict) words that are socially prohibited, like swear words? (with Tony Buhr and Kaitlyn May) |
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Rule Breaking |