Social Experiences and Emotional Development (SEED) Lab

Welcome to the SEED Lab, directed by Dr. Selin Zeytinoglu, at Tulane University!

We investigate how children’s social experiences with their caregivers and peers, together with their individual characteristics such as temperament, contribute to social and emotional development. We use a multimethod approach that includes neural (EEG/ERPs), physiological (ECG; RSA/PEP), social and behavioral observations, mobile eye-tracking, and self-report measures, including Ecological Momentary Assessments.

To learn more about our work, please check out our Projects.

To learn more about our approach, visit our Methods page.

News & Updates

SEED Lab will be recruiting a Lab Coordinator!

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SEED Lab at Tulane’s TRICs Conference!

Brinley & Nora presented their poster titled, “Children’s Social Fear Learning Through Mother-Child Conversations” at TRICs Conference! 👏

SEED Lab undergrads, Brinley Pethe & Noraliz Albarran Rosa standing by their poster

Dr. Zeytinoglu was interviewed about her K01 Career Development Award!

Dr. Zeytinoglu was recently awarded a K01 Career Development Award from NIMH. She was interviewed about the vision of her lab and their upcoming CARE Study.

Read more about the interview here: Tulane Professor Secures Prestigious NIH Award to Study Family Mental Health

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