Sarnecka awarded grant to study early childhood learning
Barbara Sarnecka, cognitive sciences professor at UC Irvine, has been awarded a two-year, $152,000 grant from the National Institute of…
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Infants 10 to 16 months old prefer those who yield in conflicts, UCI study finds
Researchers note that, in contrast, slightly older subjects tend to like victors better
Toddlers choose winners who win fairly, UCI study finds
Everybody loves a winner, but when in comes to toddlers, they also care about how they win, according to a new study from University of California, Irvine cognitive science researchers. In a series of experiments involving toddlers aged 21 to 31 months, Ashley Thomas, ’18 psychology Ph.D., and Barbara Sarnecka, associate professor of cognitive sciences, […]
Why are we so afraid to leave children alone?
UCI study finds moral judgments about parents affect perceptions of risk
Tibetan Buddhist monks to create sand mandala on campus
A series of events will take place from Tuesday, Oct. 9, through Thursday, Oct. 11, as part of “Liberation Through Sight: Gaden Tsawa World Peace Tour.”
Boosting preschoolers’ math skills
UCI team seeks to boost number-concept skills – and chances of academic success – among low-income, bilingual preschoolers.