Experiments

What we do at the Lifelong Brain & Cognition Lab is run a variety of experiments which investigate human perception, attention, and performance. Most of our studies take one to two hours to complete and pay $8 per hour. However, some studies may pay more depending on the task. The tasks are usually very simple, such as responding to stimuli presented on a computer screen (or elsewhere) with one or two computer keys.

We also offer studies that involve recording eye movements, brain electrical waves (electroencephalogram), brain structure and function (structural and functional MRI), and performing tasks in a driving simulator.

How can you participate? Review the general study requirements listed below, depending on your age group. If you qualify, click on the link to fill out our informational screening questionnaire. A lab researcher will contact you promptly about any current experiments for which you qualify.

Also, you can check out our news page to find out if we are currently recruiting for specific studies.

Requirements for Young Participants:

age 18-32 years
no diagnoses of neurological disorders
no medications for neuropsych problems
normal color vision
Click HERE to sign up for an experiment

Requirements for Older Participants:

age 55 or older
no diagnoses of neurological disorders
no medications for neuropsych problems
no brain injury including present tumors, strokes, tumor resections, serious brain injury (ie…unconscious from accident)
normal color vision
Click HERE to sign up for an experiment

If you would like to know any further details, please feel free to e-mail our lab beckman.hpp@gmail.com or call 217-244-6763.