Marie Parnes

Marie Parnes is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Social Science at the School of Arts & Sciences, City University of New York (CUNY). She is based at City Tech and contributes to teaching and research in psychological science, particularly in developmental and experimental domains.

Education:

• PhD, CUNY Graduate Center
• MA, Hunter College
• BA, State University College at Oneonta

Her research focuses on the experimental analysis of behavior, with specific interests in infant language acquisition and developmental disabilities. Her work bridges behavioral psychology with early cognitive development, aiming to understand how environmental and social factors shape learning in young children. These interests are grounded in applied behavior analysis and developmental theory.

Her publications explore imitation in infants and the psychological effects of power on self-perception. These works reflect a consistent focus on behavior change, developmental milestones, and cognitive-emotional dynamics across early life stages.

She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology and the International Journal of Group Tensions, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement across developmental, cognitive, and social psychology.

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