Edouard Gentaz
Affiliations: Faculty of Psychology and Science of Education, Psychology Section
Group name: Psychology of sensorimotor, affective and social development
Domains: Development and Plasticity, Perception, Attention and Cognition, Affective and Social Neurosciences, Sensory and Motor Systems
Keywords: brain development, child development, Emotion, sensorimotor processes, social behavior
Research activities
Our research aim at better understanding the development of sensorimotor, affective and social abilities in typical and atypical humans, from birth to late adolescence. Our research shows a theoretical interest but also concrete practical applications with pedagogic methods, guides for parents etc. Our research about babies behavior and abilities is supported by the babylab.
Latest publications
A study on visual preference for social stimuli in typical Ecuadorian preschoolers as a contribution to the identification of autism risk factors.
Exploring 3D miniatures with action simulations by finger gestures: Study of a new embodied design for blind and sighted children.
The effects of a 'pretend play-based training' designed to promote the development of emotion comprehension, emotion regulation, and prosocial behaviour in 5- to 6-year-old Swiss children.
Prosocial lying in children between 4 and 11 years of age: The role of emotional understanding and empathy.
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Contact
Faculté de psychologie
Université de Genève
edouard.gentaz@unige.ch