Concordia Social Cognitive Development Lab

Our lab, the Concordia Social Cognitive Development Lab, attended their first international conference, the Cognitive Development Society (CDS) conference. The CDS conference serves as a premier gathering for scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts interested in exploring the complexities of cognitive development. These graduates, Radu Urian, Seleste Beaulieu, Cole Dougherty, and Maxine Iannuccilli, have presented their groundbreaking research at this prestigious event.

Radu Urian's study on the "Knowledge-Behavior Gap: Does Prosocial Norm Understanding Predict Actual Prosocial" sheds light on the gap between understanding prosocial norms and exhibiting prosocial behavior.
Seleste Beaulieu's research delves into "Exploring the Relations Between Helping, Sharing, and Comforting in Childhood," offering insights into the mechanism of these prosocial behaviors.
Cole Dougherty's work on "Harm & Authority: Considerations for Moral Evaluations of Stealing" explores the moral evaluations associated with stealing in relation to harm and authority.
Maxine Iannuccilli investigates the impact of parental feedback on "If at First You Don't Succeed: Parental Feedback and the Transmission of Gender Stereotypes About Intellectual Ability," examining how parental influence shapes gender stereotypes about intellectual ability.
We are proud to support their academic and professional journey and eagerly look forward to their continued success.

Over the weekend, our CSCD lab attended the annual Exposcience in the West Island, and it was a blast! Interacting with the kids was a highlight, watching their faces light up as they explored various experiments, including our own. Our exhibit had a simple yet fun activity – asking them to "Draw yourself as a scientist."

The kids' creativity was truly impressive, and their excitement for learning about science was contagious. It's always a great time for us when we see young minds so eager to delve into the world of science. It reminded us of the significance of nurturing an interest in science from a young age.

The atmosphere at Exposcience was lively, and the event reaffirmed our belief in the importance of making science engaging and accessible for kids.