University of Pittsburgh

Brownell, Celia

Brownell, Celia

Professor, Department of Psychology
PhD, University of Minnesota

Primary Program: Developmental Program
All programs: Clinical Program, Developmental Program, Clinical/Developmental Program

Contact

3409 Sennott Square
412-624-4510
Fax: 412-624-4428
brownell@pitt.edu
http://www.pitt.edu/~toddlers/

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Research Interests: Development of social skills & social understanding in very young children, especially in peer interaction

Accepting Graduate Students: Yes

Selected Publications

  • Svetlova, M., Nichols, S., & Brownell, C. (in press). Toddlers’ prosocial behavior: From instrumental to empathic to altruistic helping. Child Development. (Abstract-pdf)
  • Brownell, C., Svetlova, M. & Nichols, S. (2009). To share or not to share: When do toddlers respond to another’s needs? Infancy, 14(1), 117-130. (Abstract-pdf)
  • NICHD Early Child Care Research Network. (2008). Social competence with peers in third grade: Associations with earlier peer experiences in childcare. Social Development, 17, 419-453. (Abstract-pdf)
  • Brownell, C., Zerwas, S. & Ramani, G. (2007). “So Big”: The development of body self-awareness in toddlers. Child Development, 78, 1426 - 1440. (Abstract-pdf)
  • Brownell, C., Ramani, G. & Zerwas, S. (2006). Becoming a social partner with peers: Cooperation and social understanding in one- and two-year-olds. Child Development, 77, 804 -821. (Abstract-pdf)
  • Gifford-Smith, M. & Brownell, C. (2003). Childhood peer relationships: Social acceptance, friendships & peer networks. Journal of School Psychology, 41, 235 - 284. (Abstract-pdf)

Honors and Awards

  • Provost's Award for Excellence in Mentoring, 2006

Labs

Graduate Student Advisees

  • Nichols, Sara
  • Svetlova, Margarita
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