Research participants are needed for behavioral studies at the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory. All studies are conducted in the CNL, located at 310 McCreary Hall.
What do the experiments study?
Our experiments investigate many aspect of human cognition, including visual perception, object recognition, and selective attention.
What happens during the experiments?
When you come in for a study, you will begin by meeting an experimenter. The experimenter will explain the procedures of the study and will answer any questions that you may have. The experimenter will discuss consent and screening forms with you, to ensure both that you understand the study and that you can safely participate.
Once you are ready to begin the experiment, you will be seated in front of a computer. Depending on the experiment, you will watch pictures on a screen, listen to words or music, remember or count stimuli, and/or press buttons to indicate your judgments about stimuli. Most studies last between 1 and 2 hours. As in all research at Gettysburg College, you will be free to stop participating in the study at any time you choose. At the end of the session, the experimenters will explain the procedures and goals of the study to you and will answer any questions that you have about the study.
Will I get paid?
Some research participants are compensated for their participation in the study. Most paid studies are scheduled for one to two hours, and pay between $5 and $10. Other participants receive credit towards their Introductory Psychology course.
Who do I contact to participate?
If you would like more information about participating in research studies here in the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, please contact Dr. Kevin D. Wilson via email.