Dr. Klemfuss’s research focuses on how children remember and report about their past experiences. She is particularly interested in how social contextual factors and children’s cognitive abilities separately and jointly impact the accuracy and content of their event narratives. She has published in top academic journals including Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Developmental Review, and Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, as well as in books and online resources.
Georgia is a fourth-year graduate student in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on children's credibility as witnesses, exploring ways to elicit truthful and productive narratives about abuse and violence. She is also interested in understanding how laypersons perceive child witnesses in abuse cases. Prior to her graduate studies, Georgia earned a degree in Psychological and Behavioural Sciences from the University of Cambridge. Before joining UC Irvine, she served as Lab Director for Dr. Lyon's Child Interviewing Lab at the University of Southern California.
Annabel is a graduate student in the department of psychological science at University of California, Irvine. She received her B.A. from Occidental College in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. Annabel additionally obtained an M.S. from California State University, Los Angeles in Psychology with a forensic specialization. Her research interests include how children interpret different styles of questioning in forensic interviews, children’s susceptibility to leading questions, recantations among children, and how children’s responses may differ between online and in-person interviewing. Annabel started the University of California, Irvine’s doctoral program in Fall of 2025.
Laura is a graduate student in the Psychological Science Ph.D. program at the University of California, Irvine. She received her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Virginia, and recently graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with an M.A. in Legal and Forensic Psychology. Her research interests center around how to elicit accurate disclosures from child witnesses and victims, children's memories of adverse experiences, and children's eyewitness capabilities.
Austin is a fourth-year undergraduate student double-majoring in Psychology and Business Economics at the University of California, Irvine. His interests include social psychology, developmental psychology, and organizational psychology. He is passionate about helping others thrive in the workplace and aspires to pursue a career in I/O psychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, he hopes to gain valuable experience with research and data analytics as well as a better understanding of cognitive development in children.
Elaine is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology, B.S. at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are clinical psychology, counseling, mental health, and working with children. She hopes to pursue a degree in clinical psychology and explore the field of psychology. Through the Child Narratives lab, she hopes to gain research experience and develop further insight in children's cognitive development.
Alexis is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are clinical psychology, developmental psychology and social psychology. After graduation she hopes to pursue a career in clinical psychology as a licensed therapist. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to obtain valuable research experience to prepare herself for the future and gain further insight into how a child's cognition affects their developmental process.
Amanda is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Irvine, pursuing a double major in Psychological Science and Business Information Management. She is particularly interested in the intersection of technology, cognition, and child development, with a focus on behavior intervention strategies and the influence of parental factors. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Amanda aims to acquire meaningful research experience and deepen her understanding of cognitive development in children.
Anna is a graduate of psychology from California State Polytechnic University of Pomona. Their interests are cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and developmental psychology. They hope to pursue a graduates' degree in cognitive neuropsychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Anna hopes to gain hands-on experience in experimental research and contribute meaningful research to the field of cognitive psychology.
Cali is a 4th year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are developmental psychology, moral psychology and clinical psychology. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a masters degree in marriage and family therapy and eventually open her own practice. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain hands-on research experience and deepen her understanding of how social systems and family relationships impact children's development.
Deema is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology at the University of California, Irvine. She is interested in clinical psychology and child development. Deema hopes to pursue a graduate degree in clinical psychology with a focus on working with children and families. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain valuable research experience and deepen her understanding of child development and mental health.
Jalin is an undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Psychology at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are clinical psychology and developmental psychology, with a passion for working with children and mental health awareness. She aspires to earn a doctorate in clinical psychology and strives to become a child psychologist. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain valuable research experience while continuing to contribute to meaningful work with children.
Emily is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological science at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests include clinical psychology, law, and developmental psychology. She is especially interested in the effects of psychological trauma on children and various populations, such as within the military and the wrongly incarcerated. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Emily seeks to become more knowledgable in child psychology and help investigate the connections between children's memory and the real world applications in the judicial system. She aspires to pursue graduate school and learn more about how she can help and further research for those who have experienced trauma.
Hannah is an undergraduate student majoring in Public Health Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are clinical psychology and developmental psychology. She is planning on pursing a career in the medical field as a pediatrician. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain valuable research experience and better understand the cognitive development of children based on their environmental context.
Holly is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests include developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, and forensic psychology. She is especially interested in the ways in which the brain can manipulate false memories in childhood and its relation to high emotional intelligence and creativity. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Holly seeks to become more knowledgeable about how to translate lab work to filling the gaps in today's society. She aspires to pursue graduate school and work long term in developmental psychology.
Kaitlin is an undergraduate student double majoring in Psychological Science and Criminology, Law & Society at the University of California, Irvine. She is interested in developmental psychology and child forensic psychology. They hope to pursue a career in juvenile justice and detention center counseling. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she looks forward to becoming more familiar with data analysis and gain more research experience revolving around child cognition and the justice system.
Khoa is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Sciences and minoring in Education at the University of California Irvine. His interests are education, child development, and school psychology. He hopes to pursue his education specialist degree focusing on school psychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, he hopes to gain knowledge into the research side of psychology and gain valuable experience working with children and their families.
Lisa is an undergraduate student who is majoring in Psychological Science. Her interests in particular are psychology, forensics, developmental psychology, and language acquisition. She is planning on pursuing developmental psychology with a focus on language in particular, but is also interested in the real world application of psychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to be able to gain research and hands-on experience that parallels her future aspirations.
Raina is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. She hopes to pursue a graduate degree in school psychology or social work to continue being a compassionate changemaker. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain invaluable experience which will help her serve communities and better advocate for mental health.
Riley is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. She is interested in clinical psychology and developmental psychology, and hopes to pursue a degree in clinical psychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain research experience and become more knowledgeable in child psychology, connecting the social world with child development.
Ryan is a undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. His interests include clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, and social psychology. After graduating, he plans on pursuing a career in clinical psychology or in the medical field. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Ryan is looking forward to gaining research experience and insight into child development through a psychological and legal lens.
Sana Rashidi is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests include clinical psychology and developmental psychology. She hopes to pursue a PhD in developmental psychology and eventually open her own clinic. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to develop hands-on research skills that will help her understand how children’s experiences and environments shape their development.
Sena is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are in developmental psychology specifically regarding trauma and early-life adversity. She hopes to pursue a degree in either clinical or developmental psychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to better understand the relationship between environmental context and children's development.
Valeria is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests include clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and developmental psychology. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical or neuropsychology, to work closely with children and understand how early experiences influence their emotional and cognitive development. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to develop practical research skills and contribute to ongoing work in memory, language, and social context.
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