A-n-T: Attention and Temperament in Infancy

This study examines the way attention may be linked to temperament and emotional behavior from the first years of life. Children ages 4-months to 24-months with a variety of temperaments will be included in the study. Infants will view pictures of faces and a children's video in order to examine patterns of attention. We will use state-of-the-art eye-tracking equipment to assess where the infants are looking. Infants will also play with a variety of objects and toys as a part of a standard assessment of temperament. These data will will allow us to see how patterns of visual attention may be associated with social and emotional behavior over time. Since this is a multi-step study, participating families will be paid for their time and effort.