Current Research Studies

Explore the exciting research projects we’re currently conducting.

Encouragement Study

You and your child will have a 40- to 60-minute video call with us, where we will read 8 fun stories with your child and ask them questions about how they think about the characters. Participating families will be compensated with a $15 Amazon Gift Card!
To learn more about the study or to sign up, please scan the QR code on the poster or visit this study information page: https://mcgillecp.ca1.qualtrics.com/…/SV_4Ob8yoJC2A3chtY

Praise Study

Your child will read 8 short stories about honesty and lie-telling and will be asked some questions about the behavior of the story characters, all within 1 hour. Participating families will be compensated with a $15 Amazon Gift Card!

Diary Study

This study is for children aged 13-17 years old! This project is part of a larger study taking a look at patterns of lying across the lifespan. Participants will fill out a diary log of the lies they tell daily for a period of two weeks and answer 3 short questionnaires. Only 5 minutes of participation every day is required! The participant will receive a 20$ Amazon gift card for their time. If your child is interested in participating in the study, kindly reach out to us at talwarresearch@gmail.com to get more information.

Memory Study

Looking for a fun and enriching opportunity for your child? This online memory study is for kids aged 6-11.

Here’s why you should sign your child up:

  • It’s Fun! Your child will get to engage in interactive activities designed to explore how kids learn and remember.
  • Earn $$$: Your child will be rewarded for their time with a 30$ gift card payment that makes it worthwhile!
  • From Home: The study is entirely online, so your child can participate from the comfort of home.


Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity for your child to contribute to science while having a blast!
Sign up here: https://mcgillecp.ca1.qualtrics.com/…/SV_2rdrST1kMHyyfXM

Interested in participating? Send us an email at talwarchildlab.education@mcgill.ca

Checkout our Research in the Media page to see our research in various media outlets!