Past Studies

Learn more about previous studies that have been conducted in the CARE Lab

The SHINE Study

The SHINE Study has concluded and is no longer enrolling new participants.

The SHINE Study aimed to learn more about shyness in preschool-age children and its underlying neural activity. 

Principal Investigator: Judith K. Morgan, Ph.D.

The FAB Study

The FAB Study has concluded and is no longer enrolling new participants.

The FAB Study aimed to learn more about how parent-child relationships during a child's adolescent years are associated with enjoying fun experiences together.

Principal Investigator: Judith K. Morgan, Ph.D.

The CHEER Study

The CHEER Study has concluded and is no longer enrolling new participants.

The CHEER Study aimed to learn more about how maternal depression affects the positive emotions experienced by young children and their enjoyment of rewarding experiences.

Principal Investigator: Judith K. Morgan, Ph.D.

The PEP Study

The PEP Study has concluded and is no longer enrolling new participants.

The PEP Study aimed to learn more about positive emotion expression in preschoolers at high risk versus low risk for depression based on maternal history.

Principal Investigators: Judith K. Morgan, Ph.D.; Erika Forbes, Ph.D.

The PLAY Study

The PLAY Study has concluded and is no longer enrolling new participants.

The PLAY Study aimed to learn more about positive emotions and rewarding experiences in young children and how depression in the family affects how children enjoy these experiences.

Principal Investigator: Judith K. Morgan, Ph.D.