Mark Sabbagh

Mark Sabbagh is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University, Canada. His research focuses on theory of mind, social learning, executive functioning, and conceptual change in preschoolers, as well as theory of mind and social functioning in adults.

• Education: Ph.D. (1998), M.Sc. (1996) in Psychology from the University of Oregon; B.A. (1993) in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
• Cross-Appointments: Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Queen's University.

His work integrates developmental psychology with cognitive neuroscience, examining neural correlates (EEG, fMRI) of social cognition and mental state reasoning. Additionally, he investigates clinical implications of theory of mind, including links to depression and autism spectrum disorders.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in ERP studies, word learning, executive function, and neurogenetic influences on social cognition. His lab explores how probabilistic reasoning and environmental factors shape cognitive development.

Current roles: Editor-In-Chief of Cognitive Development Journal (since 2014); Board Member, Cognitive Development Society (since 2013).

Contact: sabbagh@queensu.ca | Office: 348 Humphrey Hall, Queen's University.