Cognition, Affect & Temperament (CAT) Lab

Cognition, Affect & Temperament (CAT) Lab We're a psychology lab at Penn State studying how emotion and attention shape children’s development.

At the Cognition, Affect & Temperament Laboratory, our research focuses on the ways in which emotion and attention interact to shape how individuals navigate through their social world. We do this through biological measures, self-report questionnaires, and observations of behavior in our laboratory. Our main focus is on the interaction between temperament, early appearing biases in emotion, and attention in children and adults.

Happy International Day of Friendship! Today we celebrate the power of friendship, kindness, and community! 💙🌍
07/30/2026

Happy International Day of Friendship! Today we celebrate the power of friendship, kindness, and community! 💙🌍

Ojal is a part of the CAT lab as an undergraduate research assistant! Ojal is part of the data collection team for the P...
07/16/2026

Ojal is a part of the CAT lab as an undergraduate research assistant! Ojal is part of the data collection team for the PCAT study. She is a rising sophomore. A fun fact about Ojal is that she loves to crochet! Ojal’s favorite thing about the lab is being able to interact with the kids and families and seeing all the different personalities who come through the lab! ☀️

Kait is a part of the CAT lab as an undergraduate research assistant! She is a part of the R2 data collection team for t...
07/14/2026

Kait is a part of the CAT lab as an undergraduate research assistant! She is a part of the R2 data collection team for the PCAT study. She is going into her senior year. A fun fact about Kait is that she loves to collect things such as retro video games. Her favorite thing about the lab is learning how things like EEGs, fNIRS, and ECGs work - and learning about academic research in general. ☀️

Happy National French Fry Day! Whether you like them curly, waffle, crinkle-cut, or classic, today is the perfect excuse...
07/10/2026

Happy National French Fry Day! Whether you like them curly, waffle, crinkle-cut, or classic, today is the perfect excuse to grab some fries. 🍟

Mark is a part of the CAT lab as an undergraduate research assistant! Mark is part of the R2 data collection team for th...
07/09/2026

Mark is a part of the CAT lab as an undergraduate research assistant! Mark is part of the R2 data collection team for the PCAT study. He is in his senior year. A fun fact about Mark is that he likes to make art out of recycled items! Mark’s favorite thing about the lab is cleaning items and figuring out how to efficiently do lab tasks such as filling EEG gel tubes! ☀️

Happy Pride Month! Celebrating authenticity, fostering belonging, and supporting one another- not just this month but ev...
06/27/2026

Happy Pride Month! Celebrating authenticity, fostering belonging, and supporting one another- not just this month but every day! 🏳️‍🌈

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Join us in raising awareness, supporting those affected by Alzheimer's, a...
06/26/2026

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Join us in raising awareness, supporting those affected by Alzheimer's, and promoting lifelong brain health. 🧠💜

Meena is part of the CAT lab as an undergraduate research assistant! Meena is on the R2 data collection team for the PCA...
06/26/2026

Meena is part of the CAT lab as an undergraduate research assistant! Meena is on the R2 data collection team for the PCAT study and is a rising senior. A fun fact about Meena is that she loves to perform on stage! Meena’s favorite thing about the lab is working with all of the kiddos in the lab! ☀️

Happy Men's Health Month! This month is dedicated to raising awareness concerning all types of men's health, including m...
06/24/2026

Happy Men's Health Month! This month is dedicated to raising awareness concerning all types of men's health, including mental, emotional, and physical health. Remember to take care of yourself!

Sarah is a part of the CAT lab as an undergraduate research assistant! Sarah is on the data collection team for the PCAT...
06/22/2026

Sarah is a part of the CAT lab as an undergraduate research assistant! Sarah is on the data collection team for the PCAT study and is a rising senior. A fun fact about Sarah is that she has her Maryland boating license! Sarah’s favorite thing about the lab is getting to directly interact with the participating families during data collection! ☀️

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