Sleep-Cognition and Psychology Experimental Laboratory

Research in the Sleep-Cognition and Psychology Experimental Laboratory (SCOPE Lab) focuses on understanding cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and decision-making. Our researchers investigate these processes using experimental approaches that explore how the brain represents, processes, and retrieves information from external stimuli. By integrating sleep studies with cognitive research, we aim to uncover the intricate relationship between sleep and various memory functions, including false memory formation and destination memory. 

Our experiments are designed following both social and natural science methodologies and strictly adhere to Institute Ethical Protocols (IHEC, IIT Indore). The SCOPE Lab is committed to providing a cutting-edge research environment, offering advanced training in cognition and associated disciplines.

Researchers in our lab gain hands-on experience in designing psychological and cognitive experiments using software like E-Prime, PsychoPy, and OpenSesame. Additionally, they receive training in operating research equipment, including EEG, ERP, ECG, and ActiWatch, enabling precise physiological and neurocognitive data collection. Furthermore, the lab emphasises the use of statistical analysis tools, such as IBM SPSS, R, and MATLAB, to ensure rigorous and efficient research outcomes.

By fostering an interdisciplinary research culture, SCOPE Lab aims to advance scientific understanding of cognition and sleep while equipping researchers with the necessary tools to explore the complexities of human memory and cognitive functioning.