Samantha N Plourde

Samantha N Plourde is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at George Mason University. Her research focuses on how peers influence each other's education and social/emotional competence, with a particular interest in prosocial behaviors among 9-10 year olds. She holds a B.S. in Psychology and Philosophy from Virginia Tech (2011), where she worked under Dr. Julie Dunsmore in the social development lab.

• Education: B.S. Psychology & Philosophy, Virginia Tech (2011)

Her work examines developmental psychology topics such as peer interactions, moral reasoning, and the sociocognitive processes shaping children's behavior. She has conducted studies on altruistic behavior patterns and their socialization mechanisms in middle-childhood settings.

No recent publications or awards are listed in the provided materials. She is affiliated with George Mason's Fairfax campus at 4400 University Drive.