Research Participation
Attention PI's:
You must get IRB approval for both the content and the location of postings on web sites.
These ads are strictly for non-301 research. Anything generating credit for Psy 301 participation can be found on the OPERA system. Contact the Research Coordinator in SEA 4.208 or email 301research@austin.utexas.edu to sign up for Psy 301 credit.
RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
Paid study seeks UT students with body image or weight concerns
Male and female students ages 17-23 are sought for a research study designed to promote healthy lifestyle choices. Participants can receive up to $225 compensation over two years. Some participants will attend six weekly meetings on campus. Call 512-232-2334 or email sticelab1@utexas.edu for more information. Date posted: 01/30/13
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Paid Research for Study at the University of Texas at Austin
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin are looking for adults (ages 25 to 35) to participate in a study examining whether genetic factors are important in learning. The study takes place at the University of Texas at Austin and involves completing an interview and completing computerized tasks. Eligible participants will receive $8 an hour for completing the assessments and experiments. Participants will also be given a $16 bonus for completing all four sessions. All appointments will take place at the University of Texas at Austin. You will need to complete a screening interview to determine whether you are eligible for this study.
If you would like to receive more information about the study, please e-mail UTGenetics@gmail.com or call (512) 232-2883 to reach the study coordinator. We will make every effort to respond in a timely manner. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Date posted: 02/01/13
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Paid Research Study
The Maddox Lab (UT Austin) is looking for males or females, ages 18-35 or 65-90 for a decision-making study. Participants will receive $8 per hour, please e-mail UTGenetics@gmail.com or call (512) 232-2883 to reach the study coordinator. Date posted: 02/01/13
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Brain Study at UT Austin!
You are invited to find out if you qualify to be in research studies at the Poldrack lab at The University of Texas at Austin. We are seeking healthy people from Austin for research on thinking, brain function, and genetics. If you are interested in
- coming in to our lab to play simple computer games O
- letting us take pictures of your brain using an MRI OR
- giving small blood samples for genetic research,
go to our website at http://j.mp/rPWHsZ to find out if you qualify for any or all of the studies in our lab by taking a short online survey! You won't be paid for the survey at http://j.mp/rPWHsZ, but the studies you can qualify for can pay $10, $15, or $25 per hour.
For most studies, you must
- be at least 18 years old
- have at least an 8th grade education
- speak English fluently
- not be using any medicine for psychiatric reasons
These studies are directed by Dr. Russell Poldrack at the University of Texas at Austin. To see if you qualify, please go to http://j.mp/rPWHsZ. If you have questions, you can contact subject.pools@gmail.com. Date posted: 12/15/11
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Feeling, Thinking and the Brain
Dr. Jennifer Beer and her lab are looking for volunteers to participate in a study examining the brain, feelings, and thinking. You will receive $15 an hour. The study last about 1-2 hours. Studies take place at the UT Imaging Research Center, 3925B W Braker Lane, Austin, TX
Eligibility Requirements: No history of head trauma Not claustrophobic No metal in body In good health Not pregnant Right-handed 18-35 years of age or 65-80 years of age
Contact the Self Regulation Lab at self.regulationut@gmail.com with contact info (email/telephone number). No experience required. Date posted: 05/10/11
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Do you like to meet and interact with new people?
The Diehl lab is looking for people that would like to participate in a study that involves a map matching game. If you speak Spanish as your first language and English as your second language please contact us using the email below. This study will last approximately an hour and pay $10/hr . Contact soundstudy@gmail.com Date posted: 04//18/12
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Adults with autism, Asperger's Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, NOS (ages of 18 to 21) needed
Adults with autism, Asperger's Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, NOS (ages of 18 to 21) are needed for a study examining the effects of temperamental and social factors on facial emotion recognition. Participation includes looking at pictures of faces on a computer screen and identifying the emotion expressed by each face. Participants will also be asked to complete several tasks as part of a standardized test of cognitive abilities. The research session usually lasts about 2 hours (with breaks). $60 compensation and free parking are provided. If interested, please call 471-5414 to set up an appointment. This study is being conducted by Lisa Sperle and Rebecca Neal, Ph.D. Date posted: 04//06/11
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Children with autism, Asperger's Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, NOS (ages of 12 to 17) needed
Children with autism, Asperger's Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, NOS (ages of 12 to 17) are needed for a study examining the effects of temperamental and social factors on facial emotion recognition. Participation includes looking at pictures of faces on a computer screen and identifying the emotion expressed by each face. Participants will also be asked to complete several tasks as part of a standardized test of cognitive abilities. The research session usually lasts about 2 hours (with breaks). $25 compensation and free parking are provided. If interested, please call 471-5414 to set up an appointment. This study is being conducted by Lisa Sperle and Rebecca Neal, Ph.D. Date posted: 04//06/11
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College Students Needed for Personal Characteristics Online Study
College students over the age of 18 are needed to participate in a study investigating personal characteristics in college students. Participants must have majors in the college of Fine Arts, Engineering, Social Work or Business and have taken at least 3 classes in their major. Participants will answer several surveys. The study will take only 45 minutes and participants will be entered to win a gift card worth $25. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to learn about their own character strengths. For additional information and questions, email Aimee Brown at signaturestrengths@gmail.com or take the survey here: http://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_a2Dyk0pOtO660vy. Date posted: 02/08/11
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Paid volunteers needed to participate in decision making study
The Self Regulation Lab at the UT Austin Department of Psychology is conducting a study on differences between healthy individuals and chronic drug users in decision-making processes. The Self Regulation Lab seeks healthy volunteers with no history of drug use to participate in a single session at the Department of Psychology (approximately 1.5 hours). Participants are interviewed about drug use and psychiatric history and then perform a series of tasks on a computer. Participants receive $10 per hour for participation If you are interested in participating and fit the criteria below then send an email to self.regulationUT@gmail.com for more information or to schedule a session.
Study Participation Criteria:
- between 18 and 50 years old - no history of chronic drug or alcohol use
- no history of psychiatric disorder - no history of psychiatric medication
- no history of head injury
Date posted: 01/18/08
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The Preston Lab is looking for participants for behavioral experiments
Experiments are computer-based and will take from 1-2 hours. You will be compensated for your time at $10/hour. In order to participate, you must:
- be between 18 and 35 years old
- be a native speaker of English
- NOT be colorblind
If you are interested in participating, please email prestonlab@mail.clm.utexas.edu. Date posted: 10/26/07, revised 07/17/09
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Rate your dog's personality
How does your dog's personality measure up? Is your best buddy easy to train? An affectionate couch potato? A frolicking, rollicking good time? Rate your dog's personality, you'll get instant feedback, be entered into a contest to win a free gift certificate, and help the University of Texas at Austin's Animal Personality Institute (API) develop a new tool for assessing dog personality. For more information about the Dog Personality Questionnaire, or to rate your dog, go to http://survey.psy.utexas.edu/API/dpq.php or e-mail Amanda (amanda@animalpersonality.org). For more information about the API, go to http://www.animalpersonality.org. Date posted: 04/30/07
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UT Students--earn $8/hour
Participate in experiments concerned with how memory functions. Experiments are computer-based and last approximately one hour, for which you'll be compensated $8. The only requirement is that you are a UT student NOT currently enrolled for PSY 301. If interested, please sign up at http://love.psy.utexas.edu/exp/.
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UT Students and Staff needed
UT Students and Staff are needed as participants for cognitive psychology experiments. Individual sessions usually last about 1 hour, and participants are compensated for the full hour at $8/hr Studies involve either pencil and paper tasks or computer tasks in the lab. Experiments are ongoing, and new studies are always being added. Professor and Researcher: Arthur B. Markman, Ph.D. Lab Manager: Grant Loomis loomis@psy.utexas.edu. You can call Grant Loomis at 232-5481 for more details. You can also register as a potential participant at: http://homepage.psy.utexas.edu/homepage/Faculty/Markman/subjsignup.html (Updated 12/18/08)
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5-6-month-old infants needed for a research study
5-6-month-old infants needed for a research studyof infant physiological responses to faces, objects, and music. Your baby will be shown video clips of faces or objects on a computer monitor. We will be collecting noninvasive scalp recordings of your infant's brain activity in response to these various types of stimuli while observing your baby on a TV monitor. For more information go to our website: http://homepage.psy.utexas.edu/homepage/group/langloislab/ or call our lab at: 471-2059.
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