FOR PARENTS
Join Us on an Exciting Journey of Discovery!
At the Baby and Child Rebel Lab, we're on a mission to understand how people—starting as infants and continuing through adulthood—learn and process information about the world around them. But we can't do it alone; we rely on the incredible generosity and participation of families like yours!
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Whether you're a parent of a newborn, a child, a young adolescent, or you're an adult interested in contributing to science, there's a place for you in our studies.
OUR CURRENT STUDIES
Experience, Learning, and Faces (E.L.F.)
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Who Can Participate: Children aged 6 to 9 years and adults.
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What’s It About: This study looks at how social experiences shape our ability to recognize different faces.
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Why It Matters: Understanding how these abilities develop can help in fields ranging from education to technology.
Multiple Group Perceptions (MGP)
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Who Can Participate: Children aged 7.5 to 9.5 and 12.5 to 14.5 years old.
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What’s It About: We examine how children form opinions about others and how these opinions change based on different factors.
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Why It Matters: This research can lead to insights into how biases form and evolve, potentially informing interventions to reduce bias.
Voice Assistance Studies
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Who Can Participate: Children aged 7.5 to 9.5 years old and adults.
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What’s It About: We’re exploring how kids and adults interact with voice assistance like Siri or Alexa, focusing on gender and pronoun usage.
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Why It Matters: As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, this research can inform the development of more inclusive AI.
Face Recognition Studies
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Who Can Participate: Infants between 5.5 and 10.5 months old.
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What’s It About: We use eye-tracking technology to see how babies recognize and differentiate between faces.
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Why It Matters: These findings can help us understand the early stages of social development.
Intermodal Knowledge (IK)
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Who Can Participate: Infants at 5, 8, or 11 months old.
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What’s It About: This study explores how babies can match a voice to the correct face.
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Why It Matters: Early understanding of how infants process multisensory information can inform both developmental psychology and education.
What’s In It for You and Your Child?
Fun and Educational
Participating in our studies is not only a unique learning opportunity but also a fun experience for you and your child.
Exciting Rewards
All child participants receive UNLV Rebel swag, toys, and custom photo souvenirs. We also hold gift card raffles for some of our studies and offer a “graduation” program where participants can earn their Bachelors, Masters, and even a Ph.D. in fun Rebel Lab titles!
Making a Difference
By participating, you're contributing to scientific research that could impact educational methods, technology development, and our overall understanding of human behavior.
READY TO PARTICIPATE?
Are you ready to be part of an exciting journey for knowledge? Your participation is key to unlocking the mysteries of our shared human experience. Take the first step by clicking the "Participate" button below and filling out a quick form. Join us today and make a difference in the world of science!
F.A.Q.
Is parking available?
Yes, we have a reserved parking spot in front of our building.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, our lab operates by appointment to ensure we have staff available.
How long does a study last?
Infant study visits averagie 20 minutes and Child studies average 45-60 minutes.
Can I bring other kids?
Yes, we have toys, games, and books to keep siblings entertained.
Are there any risks?
Our studies are safe, and we take every precaution to minimize any potential risks.
Will my information be shared?
No, your personal information remains confidential and is not shared outside of UNLV Infant & Child Studies.
Do you offer remote studies?
Yes, some of our studies can be completed entirely online, allowing you to participate from home!
How can I learn about the study results?
We post regular updates and results on our website and social media pages.
Are there other ways to help the lab?
Yes! You can support our research by making a donation. Visit our donation page for more information on how your contributions can make a difference.