The next talk in the Cognitive Development Center seminar series will be given by<br><br>Frances Chen, University of Freiburg<br>Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 5 PM<br>Location: Cognitive Development Center, Hattyś u. 14, 3rd floor<br>


<br><br>Neuroendocrinology and Social Cognitive Development<br><br>Trust and attachment are essential foundations of not only emotional 
development, but also social and cognitive development. Methods 
traditionally used in biological and neuroendocrinological research can 
provide novel insights about the mechanisms behind these processes. This
 talk will provide an overview of some recent research on the role of 
the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the oxytocin system in
 human trust and attachment processes, and will discuss implications for
 social cognitive development.