The Developmental and Clinical Psychology research group has a common aim of advancing theoretical approaches to human development and clinical psychology in order to inform practical interventions to support cognitive, emotional and social growth. Research spans three intertwined areas:
Development of Cognition and Communication
This group conducts research into: colour perception and cognition; communication and joint attention in primates; language acquisition and categorisation; and the development of colloborative interaction.
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Social and Emotional Development
Researching: family relations: birth and new parenthood; peer relations in school: behavioural genetics and childhood disorder.
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Mental Health through the Lifespan
This group researches: childhood anxiety: anxiety and mood; psychosis; psychological therapies.
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In 2012, the School’s space for developmental research was extensively remodelled into a suite of developmental research labs named the ‘The Sussex Child Research Hub’.