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Title Format Open seats Maximum time commitment (minutes)* Maximum REP Points Cash Award Contact Requirements Description
* Some studies may involve participation over multiple sessions, including screening etc. Not all participants will qualify for all sessions.
Legal Decision Making Self-guided (online) 65 40 2 $0 "Irisa Zhou" <zhou1946@umn.edu> 1 This study is about legal decision making. We would like to understand what factors influence people’s decision making in legal contexts. We will ask participants to read a legal case, and make evaluations and answer other questions about their assigned case. Participants must be over the age of 18, and able to effectively read and write in English. This study will have a total of 2 sessions, which will each take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participants may experience mild emotional distress while reading the legal case. However, such discomfort is expected to quickly resolve after completing the survey. There are no benefits for participants in participating in this study. However, participants will be rewarded 1 REP point for their participation in each session.
Black Womanhood and Wellness Study Self-guided (online) 99 35 2 $0 "Vanessa Anyanso" <anyan019@umn.edu> 1, 6, 11, 11 Black Womanhood and Well-Being Study You are invited to be in a research study about Black womanhood and the mental well-being of Black, African, and Caribbean women. You were selected as a possible participant because you identify as a Black, African, and/or Caribbean woman, are at least 18 years old, are fluent in English, and live in the United States. We ask that you read this form and ask any questions you may have before agreeing to be in the study. This study is being conducted by: Richard Lee, Ph.D. and Vanessa Anyanso, M.A., Psychology Department, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Activities: If you agree to be in this study, we would ask you to do the following things: You would complete a survey that is expected to take around 30-35 minutes to complete. The survey will ask about your basic demographics, your mental and social well-being, and your identity. This survey contains both scale and open-ended response items. If you have previously taken this study you are NOT ELIGIBLE to take it again and will NOT receive REP Points.
Work Break Quality (2) Self-guided (online) 188 20 1 $0 "Merrill Levitt" <levit110@umn.edu> 1, 11 This is a study being conducted by the researchers at the University of Minnesota. This study involves completing a survey online. The survey includes questions about a) work break descriptions, comparisons, and ratings b) demographic information. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. To participate, you MUST be 1) a healthy adult 18 years older or above, 2) a US resident currently residing in the United States, 3) able to access and complete surveys on a computer device, and 4) previously or currently employed.
Prediction effects in early visual perception Live (in-person or remote) 0 60 4 $0 oliv@umn.edu 1, 9 The only way we can make sense of what we see is by filtering and shaping information from our eyes through our past experiences and expectations. In this study, participants view images on a screen in different contexts, and press buttons to indicate different aspects of their perception. By analyzing how context changes perception we can understand how the human brain uses experience and expectation to interpret visual inputs.
Experiment on Social Situations Self-guided (online) 129 30 1 $0 "Hyunsuk Lee" <lee01960@umn.edu> 1 Thank you for your interest in our research. In this study, we are examining people’s reactions to hypothetical situations similar to what they may encounter in their daily lives. The purpose of this study is to understand how people respond when they have committed wrongdoing that harms or inconveniences a friend. If you would like to participate in the study, you can use the link below to start the experiment. For completion of the study, you will receive 1 point. The entire process of survey will take about 6 minutes. This research is being conducted by Professor Marti Hope Gonzales and Mr. Hyun-suk Lee of the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota and Professor Pierce Ekstrom at the University of Nebraska. If you'd like to participate in this study, please use the link below. https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xDG4JBzTVDIsZw
Work Break Quality Self-guided (online) 135 25 1 $0 "Merrill Levitt" <levit110@umn.edu> 1, 11 This is a study being conducted by the researchers at the University of Minnesota. This study involves completing a survey online. The survey includes questions about a) work break descriptions, comparisons, and ratings b) demographic information. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. To participate, you MUST be 1) a healthy adult 18 years older or above, 2) a US resident currently residing in the United States, 3) able to access and complete surveys on a computer device, and 4) previously or currently employed.
Social decision-making under uncertainty Self-guided (online) 182 90 3 $2 "Tao Jin" <jin00059@umn.edu> 1 Are you an individual with normal or corrected to normal vision between the ages of 18-80? We are a University of Minnesota team conducting a computer-based research study to investigate how people make decisions under uncertainty. This online study is expected to take around 65 minutes to complete, and give you 3 REP points. In addition, you can earn a bonus payment ranging between $0 to $2.
Online Dating Information and Dating Decisions Study Self-guided (online) 83 10 1 $0 "Abby Person" <perso204@umn.edu> 1, 5, 11 We are recruiting participants to complete an online study that examines the role of different types of information provided in women’s online dating profiles on dating decisions. The study should take about 5-10 minutes to complete. You will receive 1 REP point for your participation. You are eligible to participate if: ● You identify as a man ● You are romantically and/or sexually attracted to women ● You are at least 18 years of age ● You speak fluent English This study is being conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota (IRB #STUDY00024506). Thank you so much for your interest in this study! Devices accepted: Mobile, Tablet, Desktop Does the study require audio, camera, microphone, or software download? No
Temporal Pattern discrimination Live (in-person or remote) Log in to contact study team 600 10 $0 lee04017@umn.edu 1, 10, 11, 11 The study compares the ability to discriminate between sounds that differ in temporal fluctuation patterns. There are two types of tests for this study. One involves behavioral responses. During this part, participants listen to sounds via headphones and respond via a mouse click or a numeric key according to the instructions provided by the experimenter. The study is run in two-hour sessions with short breaks on an as-needed basis. In another part, we record EEG responses to our stimuli from the scalp while participants watch a silent caption movie of their choice.
Word and Letter Recognition Task - IN PERSON ONLY Live (in-person or remote) 13 240 9 $80 "Arda Fidanci" <fidan005@umn.edu> 1, 3, 9, 11 In this study, participants will view words and letters on a computer screen. The stimuli may be presented in different locations of the visual field depending on where the participant is looking. We ask that participants have normal or corrected-to-normal vision, be native English speakers, and not wear any eye makeup. The experiment is two sessions lasting up to two hours per session and participants will be compensated with either a prepaid debit card with $80.00 or PsyRep credit. Once a participant is enrolled in a seat for the study, the researcher will contact with them to schedule the seat of second session. There are not any direct benefits or costs to participants. The experiment is in-person only and is located in Engel Vision & Imaging Laboratory (https://engellab.psych.umn.edu/). The location is in secured areas of the basement of Elliott Hall, and cell phone reception may be limited.
Psychometric Assessment of Culture-Related Scales Among Chinese in the United States Self-guided (online) 489 60 2 $10 "Anna Jiang" <jian0921@umn.edu> 1, 11 This study aims to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of culture-related scales among Chinese in the United States. After filling out a consent form and a demographic questionnaire (e.g., family social class, province/state of origin, year of college), eligible participants will be required to complete a 1-hour Qualtrics survey that includes all items of selected culture-related scales. At the end of the survey, participants will be rewarded with either 2 REP credits or a $10 Amazon.com eGift Card through instant email delivery. The current study has no known risks. Participants might receive indirect benefits of understanding their psychological well-being as Chinese in the United States.