Affiliations: Human Development and Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Peter C.M. Molenaar, Distinguished Professor of Human Development and Psychology, Henderson 113, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA. E-mail: pxm21@psu.edu
Abstract: In this short contribution I introduce myself to the readership of the International Journal of Developmental Science by describing some high points in my scientific career, leading up to a major change in my perspective on the proper way to conduct empirical research in developmental science.