I am a developmental psychologist interested in understanding how we can best structure childhood to help humans reach our full potential. My research investigates how relatively new influences on children's everyday lives (such as extrinsic rewards and highly involved caregivers) can both amplify and undermine children's cognitive strengths. I currently work with Dorsa Amir and Mike Tomasello at Duke, where I am supported by the NSF GRFP. Feel free to reach out! alissa.rivero@duke.edu