The University of Texas at Dallas · PsychologyPinkham Cognition Lab
Amy Pinkham · Richardson, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Amy Pinkham's lab at the University of Texas Dallas focuses on understanding social cognition in individuals at high risk for psychosis. The research aims to develop and validate sensitive measures of social cognition that can help identify people at risk of developing psychotic disorders. This work is essential for improving treatment strategies and understanding how social cognitive performance relates to real-world outcomes for young individuals facing these challenges.
social cognitionpsychosis riskpsychometric evaluationclinical high risktreatment development
Research Aims
5AIM 01Evaluate the psychometric properties of a social cognition battery for individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis.
AIM 02Refine social cognitive measures based on initial findings to improve sensitivity and applicability.
AIM 03Conduct a longitudinal study to verify the reliability and validity of the final social cognition measures.
AIM 04Examine the relationship between social cognition tasks and clinical/social outcomes over time.
AIM 05Compare the new social cognition battery with existing measures to determine incremental validity.
Skills the Lab Values
psychometricslongitudinal study designdata analysiscognitive assessmentsfactor analysis
Output against the department
Publications330top 12% of dept.36th of 296
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Citations8.6ktop 34% of dept.101st of 296
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