Because children’s involvement in the legal system has increased dramatically in recent years, it is essential that psychologists learn about the development of children’s memory and factors that affect their abilities to provide accurate testimony. This research will ultimately assist professionals who interact with young witnesses by providing a better understanding the strengths and weaknesses of children’s eyewitness abilities and factors that can boost or interfere with the accuracy of their memories.
The research in the Child Memory lab can be found in many places. Our research is often
presented at national
conferences including
the
Society for Research in
Child Development
(www.srcd.org) and
the
Society for Applied
Research in Memory and
Cognition
(www.sarmac.org). In
addition, members of our
lab have
published several
book chapters and a
number of manuscripts in
leading psychological
journals, including
Applied Cognitive
Psychology, the Journal
of Cognition and
Development, the Journal
of Experimental Child
Psychology,
Psychological Science.
The Child Memory Lab
also allows Ursinus
students to receive
valuable research
experience and refine
their career goals.
Several students have
conducted independent
research projects under
Dr. Principe’s
supervision over the
years.
