Welcome to the Child Memory Lab!

The research in our lab focuses on the development of memory in young children. The Child Memory Lab is directed by Dr. Gabrielle Principe, a professor in the Department of Psychology at Ursinus College. Our research is motivated both by basic questions about the development of memory and by applied issues surrounding children’s abilities to provide testimony in legal settings.

We have created a number of interesting studies to explore how memory skills develop during the preschool and early school years. Some of our current projects include examining how overheard rumors can influence children’s memory for the past and how children’s fantasy beliefs can affect their recollections of their experiences. It is very exciting to discover new things about how children’s memory works, but what we can learn depends on the willingness of families to participate in our studies. We are very grateful to every parent who lets us have a glimpse of their child’s development.