BRAINWAVES language processing experiment
BRAINWAVES language processing experiment
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Who can participate?
Who can participate?
The Dussias Brain Tracking Lab is currently looking for participants who grew up in the US speaking Spanish, but primarily use English now.
Additionally, you must...
Be between the ages of 18-65
Be right-handed
Have no history of neurological or language disorders
Have no history of traumatic brain injury
Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
(i.e., glasses or contacts which are the correct prescription)
Don't Qualify? Don't worry!
Don't Qualify? Don't worry!
If you fit the requirements above, continue reading to learn more about how to participate!
If you fit the requirements above, continue reading to learn more about how to participate!
What will you be doing?
What will you be doing?
You will be participating in a "brain waves" study, where an experimenter will examine your naturally occurring brain activity while you perform simple tasks on a computer. Electrodes will be placed on skin locations near each eye and behind each ear. Electrodes will also be placed on scalp locations using an elastic cap. A conductive gel will then be squirted into the electrode sites.
After the electrodes are in place, you will be seated in a quiet room, which is insulated from outside noise, and the experimenter will give you instructions. You will be asked to watch visual events on a computer screen and respond to these events by pressing buttons or saying words aloud. You might be audio recorded so that we may review your responses later. More specific instructions will be given at the time of the task, and a practice run will be conducted before the experiment.
The experiment will last between 2 and 3 hours in total. You will receive $15 per hour for your participation and $5 for completing the initial survey.
This technique of measuring brainwaves, called electroencephalography, or EEG, is completely safe and non-invasive- it is even used with babies!
Click here to learn more about this technique. Although we use a slightly different set up than the one shown in the video, it's a great description of what to expect!
Where will you participate?
Where will you participate?
This study will take place in the Burrowes building, room 037. If you have trouble finding the room, you can reach out to the researcher that scheduled your session.
When is the study?
When is the study?
We will work with you to schedule a time that is convenient for you.
*** Please note that we will not begin having participant sessions for this study until December 2025. But, please fill out our online survey now and we will schedule your session. ***
How do you sign up?
How do you sign up?
A researcher will contact you after you submit to confirm your eligibility and schedule a time.
If you end up not qualifying for any of our studies, you will still receive $5 for completing this survey.
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