A study on using reasoning to solve time-based tasks
We are investigating the link between a child’s stage of development and whether they can represent the idea of time in their head and “project” their mind into the past/future. To do this, we are inviting children aged 3 to 5 years to visit the Lifespan Lab to play a series of games involving several “rooms”/areas. In each task, participants will have to remember the past, plan for the future, and/or understand rules about how time moves and how actions cause (or prevent) other actions. The games themselves are quite simple, like toy cars, plastic building blocks, and marble runs.
Who can take part?
Children between 2.5 and 5.5 years old. We will ask you about your child’s neurodiversity or additional supports, but your child can take part regardless. If you want to know more about the task before deciding whether to attend, please get in touch (paxton.hall@stir.ac.uk)!
What will happen if your child takes part?
We will meet you and your child at the reception of the main University entrance and walk with you to the Lifespan lab (room 3B109) where the testing will take part.
Are there any benefits in taking part?
Your child will receive a small toy and an attendance certificate as a reward.
Paxton is working alongside Dr Kresimir Durdevic, who is also carrying out a study in the Lifespan lab at the same time, with children aged 2 to 3.5 years. If your child is 3 years old, please consider participating in both studies. For information about Kresimir’s study, click here.
Any questions? Feel free to contact Paxton (paxton.hall@stir.ac.uk) or his supervisor Dr Gema Martin-Ordas (gema.martin-ordas@stir.ac.uk) for more information.
Sign up for the study here!