Carolyn Greco-Vigorito

Carolyn Greco-Vigorito is an Associate Professor of Psychology at St. John's University, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her work focuses on developmental psychology, particularly infant learning, memory, and cognitive processes in early childhood. She has conducted research on emotional and behavioral characteristics of young children in high-risk environments, including those with parental substance abuse, and explores the interplay between drawings and verbal recollections of past events.

Education:

• B.S. in Psychology, Brooklyn College, CUNY (1978)
• M.S. in Developmental Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1982)
• Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1985)

Research Focus:

• Early childhood cognition and memory development
• Psychosocial impacts of parental addiction on children
• Autobiographical memory formation in vulnerable populations
• False memory studies in adolescents and young adults

Her prior research included a postdoctoral role with Dr. Carolyn Rovee-Collier at Rutgers University (1984–1988), investigating infant learning mechanisms. No specific grants or labs are listed, though her work emphasizes applied developmental research.