Department of Psychology

Babies prefer it when bad guys get their due, study suggests
News Story
A new study co-authored by Temple postdoctoral fellow Neha Mahajan determined that babies embrace nice characters over those who are bad, suggesting an early endorsement of punishment, possibly as a precursor of morality.
January 13, 2012
Psychology professor honored for exceptional scientific achievement impacting the lives of young people
News Story
Laurence Steinberg awarded $1 million research prize by Jacobs Foundation Wednesday November 11, 2009.
November 11, 2009