Brittany Thompson

Brittany Thompson completed her Ph.D. with the lab in 2020.  She graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2012 with a B.A. in psychology with a minor in educational studies. Her current research interests include defining and measuring pretend play, and which specific components of pretend play benefit child development. More broadly, Brittany is interested in measurement and construct validity, as well as the value of consistent operational definitions in early childhood intervention. When she graduates in Spring 2020, she is interested in pursuing a job at an independent research organization focused on helping policymakers and practitioners apply research to best serve children’s needs and foster their development.