Dr. Kristen Dunfield

Professor

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Biography

Kristen Dunfield's research focuses on cognitive development, social cognition, and prosocial behavior in children. She examines how children interact and learn to evaluate individuals in their environment. Specifically, her work investigates the effects of social cognition on the development and maintenance of trust, cooperation, and prosocial behaviors. Her long-term goal is to achieve a comprehensive understanding of how trust influences human behavior across developmental stages. Through lab work, she explores factors that affect children's willingness to extend trust, along with production of prosocial behaviors, relating them to individual differences and selective social interactions. Dr. Dunfield has contributed to various publications, showcasing her insights into the dynamics of children's social and emotional development.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Concordia University • Montreal, QC, Canada

Interim Associate Dean in Graduate Student Academic Matters & Postdoctoral Studies at the School of Graduate Studies.

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.