Research Assistant
Current- Actively collaborating with Gail Goodman on research that specializes in memory development and children's abilities as victims/witnesses. - Studied trauma-memory relations, attachment-memory dynamics, semantic associates, the relation between emotion and memory, and the effects of child abuse on emotional adjustment/psychopathology.- Contributed to all aspects of study preparation, including assisting in the development of experimental materials, ensuring proper protocols are followed, and maintaining adherence to ethical guidelines.- Performed participant recruitment and interviewing, collected and logged experimental data, and employed rigorous quality control measures to uphold data integrity. - Coded data for analysis using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).- Administered and scored standardized developmental assessments (theory of mind and memory). - Conducted comprehensive library research to gather relevant scholarly articles and resources, supporting the development of theoretical frameworks and staying abreast of advancements in the field.- Applied inter-reliability measures to evaluate and ensure accuracy in assessment decisions.- Assisted in data analysis by organizing and synthesizing findings, and contributing to the interpretation of results.- Worked closely with teammates, effectively communicating progress, challenges, and insights. Contributed to team discussions and provide valuable input during pilot session meetings.
