Grazyna Kochanska, Ph.D.

Dr. Kochanska is Professor of Psychology at the University of Iowa, where she conducts research into temperament, conscience development and the role of parenting on children's social development.  She received her MA and Ph.D. from the University of Warsaw, and joined the faculty of the University of Iowa in 1991 as an Associate Professor.  Dr. Kochanska is also a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, a professional organization that promotes a strong scientific orientation in psychology.  Her most recent grant was awarded by the NIMH (9/1/01 - 8/31/06) in support of research on  young children's internalization of moral standards.  

Most cited article (113 citations):

Kochanska, G. (1995). Children's temperament, mothers' discipline, and security of attachment: Multiple pathways to emerging internalization. Child Development, 66, 597-615.

The following article is a close second (112 citations):

Kochanska, G., Murray, K., Jacques, T., Koenig, A.L., & Vandegeest, K.A. (1996).  Inhibitory control in young children and its role in emerging internalization.  Child Development, 67, 490-507.