Social Cognition Lab, University of Miami
@soccoglab.bsky.social
We study infant social behavior
Directed by @simpson.bsky.social, Psychology Department @UMiamiPsych.bsky.social, University of Miami @UnivMiami.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/socialcoglab
Directed by @simpson.bsky.social, Psychology Department @UMiamiPsych.bsky.social, University of Miami @UnivMiami.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/socialcoglab
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He’s helping us learn how babies respond to new people in our study for little ones under 14 months! 👶🏽✨ Learn more: umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Kicking off the spring 2026 semester with this groovy crew! Back row: Georgia, Cat, Shuo. Front row: Nashmia, Danita, Arushi. (Not pictured: Anastassia.) #WomenInSTEM #UMiami
January 20, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Kicking off the spring 2026 semester with this groovy crew! Back row: Georgia, Cat, Shuo. Front row: Nashmia, Danita, Arushi. (Not pictured: Anastassia.) #WomenInSTEM #UMiami
Welcome to our new research assistant, Danita Hullu! She is interested in research on parent-child bonds & attachment. In her free time, she enjoys creating personalized playlists for friends and family, playing the guitar, staying connected with friends abroad, & attending workout classes.
January 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Welcome to our new research assistant, Danita Hullu! She is interested in research on parent-child bonds & attachment. In her free time, she enjoys creating personalized playlists for friends and family, playing the guitar, staying connected with friends abroad, & attending workout classes.
Want to support science on infants' emotions? Parents of babies (2-24 months) can complete our short, online study: umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
January 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Want to support science on infants' emotions? Parents of babies (2-24 months) can complete our short, online study: umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Memory helps you to remember things that are likely to be important later. Studies suggest that social interaction between people is one cue memory uses. My latest for @psychtoday.bsky.social
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...
Social Interaction Affects Memory
Among the many types of information your memory system uses to decide what to remember, new research suggests social interaction influences what you learn.
www.psychologytoday.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Memory helps you to remember things that are likely to be important later. Studies suggest that social interaction between people is one cue memory uses. My latest for @psychtoday.bsky.social
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...
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This week was full of firsts ✨.
From testing the first baby for my PhD project, to presenting my work for the first time to my host lab - the @soccoglab.bsky.social (UM), and even giving my first Guest Lecture (thank you, Arushi!)🎓.
I am really grateful for all the support I am receiving here 💚🧡
From testing the first baby for my PhD project, to presenting my work for the first time to my host lab - the @soccoglab.bsky.social (UM), and even giving my first Guest Lecture (thank you, Arushi!)🎓.
I am really grateful for all the support I am receiving here 💚🧡
November 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This week was full of firsts ✨.
From testing the first baby for my PhD project, to presenting my work for the first time to my host lab - the @soccoglab.bsky.social (UM), and even giving my first Guest Lecture (thank you, Arushi!)🎓.
I am really grateful for all the support I am receiving here 💚🧡
From testing the first baby for my PhD project, to presenting my work for the first time to my host lab - the @soccoglab.bsky.social (UM), and even giving my first Guest Lecture (thank you, Arushi!)🎓.
I am really grateful for all the support I am receiving here 💚🧡
Don't miss out on our 5-9-year-old kid scientist study! Sign up by November 30th for our 1-hour visit to play fun games and receive these prizes: a tote bag, magnet, toy, and $25 Amazon gift card. Reserve your spot today! SCL@miami.edu
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Don't miss out on our 5-9-year-old kid scientist study! Sign up by November 30th for our 1-hour visit to play fun games and receive these prizes: a tote bag, magnet, toy, and $25 Amazon gift card. Reserve your spot today! SCL@miami.edu
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We've had a busy fall with these infant scientists! 🍂 Reach out if you'd like to participate with your baby: SCL@miami.edu.
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
We've had a busy fall with these infant scientists! 🍂 Reach out if you'd like to participate with your baby: SCL@miami.edu.
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Individual differences in sick face sensitivity: females are more sensitive to lassitude facial expressions than males - @tiffany6390.bsky.social
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November 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Individual differences in sick face sensitivity: females are more sensitive to lassitude facial expressions than males - @tiffany6390.bsky.social
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Free for the next 50 days: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
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We're hiring at the University of Miami! The Department of Psychology is looking for a Child Clinical Psychology faculty member. As search chair, my contact info is in the job ad if anybody would like to discuss the position further umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMFaculty/jo...
A&S - Psychology - Assistant Professor to Assoc. Professor - Child Clinical/Family
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October 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We're hiring at the University of Miami! The Department of Psychology is looking for a Child Clinical Psychology faculty member. As search chair, my contact info is in the job ad if anybody would like to discuss the position further umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMFaculty/jo...
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We are starting a new longitudinal study at the University of Miami! news.miami.edu/as/stories/2...
University of Miami joins international study on autism risk in young children
Psychologists in the College of Arts and Sciences are monitoring the development of infants and toddlers whose parents have a sibling with autism.
news.miami.edu
November 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We are starting a new longitudinal study at the University of Miami! news.miami.edu/as/stories/2...
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Stage 2 report now out! Newborn Auditory Brainstem Response and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome doi.org/10.1002/jnr.... #OpenAccess
November 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Stage 2 report now out! Newborn Auditory Brainstem Response and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome doi.org/10.1002/jnr.... #OpenAccess
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First human newborn paper from my NSF CAREER Award! Automated detection of mouth opening in newborn infants - with our amazing @umiamipsych.bsky.social team: Guangyu Zung, Yeojin Amy Ahn, @tiffany6390.bsky.social, @semaylott.bsky.social, Arushi Malik, @dmessinger.bsky.social doi.org/10.3758/s134...
Automated detection of mouth opening in newborn infants - Behavior Research Methods
Automated behavioral measurement using machine learning is gaining ground in psychological research. Automated approaches have the potential to reduce the labor and time associated with manual behavio...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
First human newborn paper from my NSF CAREER Award! Automated detection of mouth opening in newborn infants - with our amazing @umiamipsych.bsky.social team: Guangyu Zung, Yeojin Amy Ahn, @tiffany6390.bsky.social, @semaylott.bsky.social, Arushi Malik, @dmessinger.bsky.social doi.org/10.3758/s134...
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Congratulations Amelia, Norik & Tiffany this year’s recipients of the Gail Ironson Distinguished Speaker Series Colloquium & Awards!
This annual award recognizes outstanding research efforts by graduate students in psychology.
This annual award recognizes outstanding research efforts by graduate students in psychology.
October 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Congratulations Amelia, Norik & Tiffany this year’s recipients of the Gail Ironson Distinguished Speaker Series Colloquium & Awards!
This annual award recognizes outstanding research efforts by graduate students in psychology.
This annual award recognizes outstanding research efforts by graduate students in psychology.
New research finds that a brain network active at birth is linked to social behavior later in life.
www.futurity.org/brain-networ...
www.futurity.org/brain-networ...
Social brain network is already active at birth
New research provides insight into the brain processes that underlie social behaviors later in life.
www.futurity.org
October 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
New research finds that a brain network active at birth is linked to social behavior later in life.
www.futurity.org/brain-networ...
www.futurity.org/brain-networ...
Join @dmessinger.bsky.social in our developmental psychology PhD program! #PsychSciSky
Dr. Daniel Messinger is hoping to accept a doctoral student for fall 2026 admission. If you are interested in working with Dr. Messinger, please visit www.umkids-lab.psy.miami.edu for more information.
For more information, see www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/how-to-apply
For more information, see www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/how-to-apply
October 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Join @dmessinger.bsky.social in our developmental psychology PhD program! #PsychSciSky
When children find loopholes for instructions, they apply advanced social & language skills
www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...
Got a ‘Little Lawyer’ at Home? Their Rule-Bending Might Be a Social Strength
A new study finds that when young kids find loopholes, or sneaky work-arounds, for instructions, they must apply advanced social and language skills
www.scientificamerican.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
When children find loopholes for instructions, they apply advanced social & language skills
www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...
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🧠🫀 New from our lab on Frontiers for Young Minds:
Ever wondered how the heart and brain communicate? Think the heart as the drummer 🥁 & the brain as the singer 🎤 keeping the body's band in tune!
Read here (for ages 8–15): kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2025.1536787/full
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Ever wondered how the heart and brain communicate? Think the heart as the drummer 🥁 & the brain as the singer 🎤 keeping the body's band in tune!
Read here (for ages 8–15): kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2025.1536787/full
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The Body’s Band: How Heart and Brain Communicate
Illustration of a person with vitiligo practicing yoga, sitting cross-legged and stretching an arm over their head. In a thought bubble, a smiling brain sings into a microphone and a heart plays a dru...
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September 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🧠🫀 New from our lab on Frontiers for Young Minds:
Ever wondered how the heart and brain communicate? Think the heart as the drummer 🥁 & the brain as the singer 🎤 keeping the body's band in tune!
Read here (for ages 8–15): kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2025.1536787/full
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Ever wondered how the heart and brain communicate? Think the heart as the drummer 🥁 & the brain as the singer 🎤 keeping the body's band in tune!
Read here (for ages 8–15): kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2025.1536787/full
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Thanks to these cute pumpkins for supporting science! 🎃 Want to learn more? Visit: scl.psy.miami.edu/for-parents/
#ScienceMatters #KidScience #Fall2025
#ScienceMatters #KidScience #Fall2025
September 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Thanks to these cute pumpkins for supporting science! 🎃 Want to learn more? Visit: scl.psy.miami.edu/for-parents/
#ScienceMatters #KidScience #Fall2025
#ScienceMatters #KidScience #Fall2025
Our lab director wrote a new paper. Thanks to all the families who contributed to these discoveries!
Rethinking the study of newborn sociality: Challenges and opportunities. #devpsy Free link until Nov 7th:
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September 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Our lab director wrote a new paper. Thanks to all the families who contributed to these discoveries!
Meet our fabulous fall 2025 team! 💚🧡 Back row: Nashmia, Arushi, Shuo, Tiffany. Front row: Anastassia, Georgia, Isa. #WomenInSTEM #DevelopmentalScience #UMiami
September 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Meet our fabulous fall 2025 team! 💚🧡 Back row: Nashmia, Arushi, Shuo, Tiffany. Front row: Anastassia, Georgia, Isa. #WomenInSTEM #DevelopmentalScience #UMiami
Can adults be trained to better recognize and avoid sick faces? New research findings from our lab, led by PhD student Tiffany Leung (@Tiffany6390.bsky.social)! @UMiamiPsych.bsky.social @UnivMiami.bsky.social #SickSelfie news.miami.edu/as/stories/2...
Can adults be trained to better recognize and avoid sick faces?
New research from the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami looks at the efficacy of training adults to recognize sick faces.
news.miami.edu
September 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Can adults be trained to better recognize and avoid sick faces? New research findings from our lab, led by PhD student Tiffany Leung (@Tiffany6390.bsky.social)! @UMiamiPsych.bsky.social @UnivMiami.bsky.social #SickSelfie news.miami.edu/as/stories/2...