Person-Perception, Self-Perception, and Moral Development from Infancy to Adolescence

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.