Welcome to WordPlay!

WordPlay is the child language and cognition laboratory at the University of Arkansas. The laboratory is directed by Dr. Douglas Behrend. Dr. Behrend and his graduate students conduct research on a variety of issues regarding the cognitive and social development of young children. You can find out more about us and our current research by clicking through the tabs at the top of this page.

Sign up for our newest studies below!

Click here to sign up for our study about adolescent’s beliefs in implausible scenarios! Ages 11-18

Click here to sign up for our study about children’s understanding of whispering! Ages 6-8

Click here to sign up for our study about children’s beliefs in implausible scenarios! Ages 5-10

Interested in having your child participate in future studies? Please visit our Info for Parents page and fill out our Information Form!