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How do children use their ideas about categories?
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In this study, we explore how 5- and 7-year-old children think and learn about categories. Children will be asked to help Robbie, a robot who doesn’t know how to draw fruits, learn about fruits and their categories. As part of a game, children will see two fruits on their screen and be asked to click on the one that best represents the fruit Robbie needs help with. We will provide a link to where this game can be played (a site hosted by us).
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Hi! I'm Robbie |
This study takes place over Zoom video conferencing with one of our researchers, who will go through the task with you and your child. We will use your webcam, your microphone, and the screen-sharing function to complete the task. The whole process will be videotaped via Zoom upon your agreement. To complete this study, a computer or laptop with Chrome or Firefox is required (unfortunately, Safari, tablets, and cell phones are incompatible with our game).
The session will generally go as follows, which takes 15 to 30 minutes overall:
The session will generally go as follows, which takes 15 to 30 minutes overall:
- Before your session: complete a consent document (~5 mins)
- Start the session: parent/guardian and experimenter set-up and complete video consent (~5 mins)
- Child’s turn: your child will complete a warm up and play a short game (~ 5-10 mins)
- End the session: parent/guardian and experimenter wrap-up and complete video consent, debrief (~5 mins).
If you are interested in having your child take part in this study, you can sign up for an online appointment with one of our researchers by following the instructions below.
Please book one appointment PER CHILD. If you would like to schedule sessions for 2 or more children, please book an appointment for the first child and then repeat the process for each additional child.
Please book one appointment PER CHILD. If you would like to schedule sessions for 2 or more children, please book an appointment for the first child and then repeat the process for each additional child.
How to Book an Appointment:
1) Click on a date and choose a time
*NOTE: times are automatically displayed in YOUR local time zone.
2) Click 'Confirm'
3) Enter your (parent) name under 'Name'
4) Enter your email address under 'Email'
5) Enter your phone number so we can call to remind you about your upcoming appointment (optional)
6) Enter your child's FIRST name (we do not need last name at this time)
7) Select your child's age from the multiple-choice
8) Click 'Schedule Event'!
Note: if you are having trouble viewing the calendar below, please use this link
1) Click on a date and choose a time
*NOTE: times are automatically displayed in YOUR local time zone.
2) Click 'Confirm'
3) Enter your (parent) name under 'Name'
4) Enter your email address under 'Email'
5) Enter your phone number so we can call to remind you about your upcoming appointment (optional)
6) Enter your child's FIRST name (we do not need last name at this time)
7) Select your child's age from the multiple-choice
8) Click 'Schedule Event'!
Note: if you are having trouble viewing the calendar below, please use this link
You can reach us directly at cocodev@brown.edu or by calling 401-863-2070
Principal Investigator: Daphna Buchsbaum Ph.D.
Protocol #2105002985
Protocol #2105002985