Anna Caruso, who mostly goes by Sofie, is currently a second year PhD student in Dr. Goldstein’s lab. She earned a BA in psychology and a BMA in Vocal Performance from the University of Oklahoma in 2021. Before working with Dr. Goldstein in the PLAY lab, she worked with Dr. Jennifer Barnes in the Imagination and Development Research Lab. Additionally, Anna is working with Dr. Alison Melley at GMU to develop an open access resource for Introductory Psychology students and instructors, through a grant from VIVA.
Her current research interests include imagination, engagement, music, and morality.