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Meet Dr. Proietti!
Meet Dr. Proietti!
My name is Valentina Proietti, my main teaching interests include developmental psychology (from infancy to old age) and clinical psychology (psychological disorders and developmental psychopathology).
My research interests focus on developmental psychology and social perception, with emphasis on face processing abilities across the lifespan, from infancy to old age.
Specifically some of my work investigates:
Face Recognition: How we recognize faces, including how our ability to process faces from different age and ethnic groups changes with experience.
Emotion/Trait Perception: How we develop the ability to interpret and process emotional expressions and information about individual traits from facial cues.
Social Prejudice and Dehumanization: How we perceive others as more or less human, and how this relates to social biases based on age, gender, and ethnicity.
I enjoy working with students on the topics mentioned above, but I also welcome students with a broader interest in social perception, social and cognitive development, or various clinical disorders (e.g., autism, dementia).
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, who is also my colleague, our three children, and our puppy. Together, we love to explore nature, cook, bake, and simply enjoy life as a family.
Meet our lab team!
Meet our lab team!
Karlee Gross
Honours student
I am a fifth-year Bachelor of Arts student with honours in Psychology. My plan is to pursue a master’s degree and a career in counselling. Outside the lab, I enjoy being outside, walking my dog, and travelling.
Kaitlyn Doerksen
Honours student
Brooke Heron
Directed studies student
I am a third-year Bachelor of Arts student with a major in psychology and a minor in global development studies. After completing my undergraduate degree, I intend on completing a master's degree in counselling psychology. Outside the lab, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, travelling and going to the beach.
Joelle Kool
Directed studies student
I am a fifth-year Bachelor of Arts student, majoring in Psychology. After graduation, I plan to pursue graduate studies and become a clinical counsellor. Outside the lab, you’ll probably find me by the ocean looking for whales or reading a book by the fireplace or in the sun, depending on the weather.
Thaya Neels
Directed studies student
I am a third-year psychology major with an interest in research and counselling. After finishing my degree, I hope to complete a Master's in counselling psychology. Outside the lab, I love exercising, being in nature, and spending time with my friends and family.
Nyomie Brechin
Research assistant
I am a fourth-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. Upon completing my degree, I plan to pursue a master's degree in counselling psychology. Outside the lab, I love rock climbing, travelling, and skiing.
Tamara Cleverdon
Research assistant
I am a third-year psychology major with a passion for research. I plan to finish my bachelor's with honours, go on to get my PhD in clinical psychology and then continue to pursue research as a clinical psychologist. Outside the lab, I enjoy spending time with my two children and husband, travelling to new places and playing D&D.
Jack Foster
Research Assistant
I am a fourth-year student doing a psychology major. My overall aspirations would be to become a clinical psychologist. Outside the lab, I enjoy hiking, biking and drawing digital art.
Lana Marinculic Sijan
Research assistant
I am a third-year student majoring in psychology. My goal is to become a clinical forensic psychologist. Outside the lab, I like to go for walks and read poetry.
Kataya Munday
Research assistant
I am a fifth-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in psychology and minoring in sociology. After completing my degree, I intend on pursuing a Master's degree in social work or counselling psychology. Outside the lab, I love backpacking, swimming in lakes, crocheting, and making new memories with my loved ones.
Danika Vegh
Research assistant
I am in the fourth year of my psychology degree. Eventually, I want to get a PhD in clinical psychology. Outside the lab, I enjoy hiking and camping.
Jessica Pike
Research assistant
I am a 5th year psychology major with a passion for research and assessment. Upon completion of my undergraduate degree, I hope to pursue a Master's degree in school psychology and possibly a PhD in the future. Outside the lab, I love swimming, adventures with family and friends, crochet and music.
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