Psychophysiological Assessment of PowerPATH, a Social-Emotional Early Childhood Intervention
Course Credit?
Yes - ANT 451-001Paid Position?
NoPreferred Majors
Anthropology | Biology | Biology/Biochemistry | Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education | Educational Psychology | PsychologyFaculty
Jason DeCaroDescription
Approximately 550 Head Start preschool children were enrolled in an intervention study to determine the effectiveness of an intervention to improve social and emotional well-being and school readiness. We are now assessing these children 2 years later, in 1st grade, to see what lasting impact the intervention had. Students selected for this research opportunity will become part of a team that visits schools and assesses children. While one team member interviews the child, another monitors physiological responses related to stress (e.g., changes in heart rate and skin conductance). This is used to help us understand individual differences in children's responses to a non-threatening but novel encounter with a stranger asking them to do a series of tasks, and can help us understand how their stress response system has developed. Difference in stress response are related to the regulation of emotions, which is important for success in school.
Special Directions
1) Applicants need to have at least one complete weekday morning or afternoon free per week. 2) To apply, please attach a CV and send a list of all times of availability. 3) Juniors and Seniors are preferred, but highly motivated Freshmen and Sophomores will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 4) Team members will have to undergo a background check and TB test in order to enter the schools. 5) Note that the
Special Skills
Comfort working directly with children (approx. age 6-8) Ability to work in a team