In this session, Rob Roeser will present selected developmental science research on social cognition and person-perception—defined in relation to how individuals’ perceptions and understandings of other people/groups develop from infancy through adolescence, and moral and self-development—defined in relation to how individuals’ capacities for self-regulation, compassion, and fairness in social interactions, and their related moral identities develop during these same periods. He will explore how person-perception, self-perception, and moral motivation and action are intertwined in development and shape how we engage with human difference. Prospects for contemplative training will be discussed.

Robert Roeser, PhD, MSW

Pennsylvania State University

Convening Faculty, Research and Programs Council Member, Reviewer