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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.
**students under 18 years of age** - College Well-Being and Thinking Study Live (in-person or remote) and self-guided (online) 8 305 15 $0 "Wilma Koutstaal" <kouts003@umn.edu> 2, 9 College can be both a stressful and exciting time and we are interested in better understanding how students think, feel, and act during this unique period of life. This research study aims to better understand how students change during the college years, and how students concurrently enrolled in high school or early college students may be different from full time college students. Participating in the study would involve up to 4 sessions (3 questionnaires and a Zoom-based session), scheduled during this academic term, as follows (Total of 15 REP points possible): Time-1 online Questionnaire only (3 REP)--complete anytime before Week 15; Researcher-led Zoom session (6 REP)--available after Time-1, do Time-1 by Week 12; Time-2 online Questionnaire (3 REP)--available after Time-1, do Time-1 by Week 6; Time-3 online Questionnaire (3 REP)--available after Time-2, do Time-2 by Week 12. Time-1 Questionnaire (3 REP points): a 90-minute questionnaire that you can complete online on your own, with questions about your classes, your social and emotional well-being, and your ways of coping with stress or anxiety. Availability: If you wish to also respond to the later questionnaires, the Time-1 Questionnaire must be completed no later than Week 6. However, if you only wish to complete the Time-1 Questionnaire, it will be available throughout the term. Zoom-based Session (6 REP points, 3 points for your time plus 3 meeting points): a 75-minute Zoom-based session that you will complete with a researcher at an agreed-upon time. In this session, you will engage in a variety of cognitive tasks, such as generating words that end with specific letters, or deciding what "comes next" in a series. Availability: The Zoom-based session should be scheduled 1-2 weeks after you complete the Time-1 Questionnaire and a researcher will email you to schedule the session. Please note that the Zoom session must be completed on a computer, laptop or tablet (not a smartphone). Time-2 Questionnaire (3 REP points): a 70-minute questionnaire that you can complete online on your own, with questions like those in the Time-1 Questionnaire. Availability: If you have completed the first questionnaire, you will be emailed an invitation to complete this Questionnaire in Week 8. Time-3 Questionnaire (3 REP points): a 70-minute questionnaire that you can complete online on your own, with questions like those in the Time-2 Questionnaire. Availability: If you have completed the first two questionnaires, you will be emailed an invitation to complete this Questionnaire in Week 12. Because you are under 18 years of age, you will first need to obtain Consent to take part in this research study from one of your parents or a guardian. You can choose which parent or guardian you ask to give their consent. If they agree, we will also ask your parent or guardian to answer some questions about you, such as how you learned about early college opportunities and how they advise or support you in your choices. When you sign up for a seat we will provide a link for the Parental Consent Form and Survey. Once we receive the completed Consent Form, we will email you the Assent Form and the Time-1 Questionnaire.
Taste Test of Different Food Products Live (in-person or remote) and self-guided (online) 9 120 4 $0 "Traci Mann" <mann@umn.edu> 1, 11 In this research study, we are interested in consumer attitudes towards different food products. You will be asked to complete several surveys at home, and then to come to the lab to taste various foods and answer questions related to your perceptions and opinions about those foods. The study has two sessions and you will earn 4 REP points for completing the entire study. Session 1 is entirely online and should take approximately 30 minutes to complete (1 REP Point). Session 2 is in person in our lab in Elliott Hall (East Bank) and is expected to take approximately 45 minutes to complete (2 REP points, plus 1 REP point for coming to an in person study). This is an important aspect of the in-person session: We will ask you to come to the taste test at least 6-8 hours after eating your last meal. So you could come before eating your first meal of the day (having fasted overnight for at least 6-8 hours), or before dinner (having fasted for 6-8 hours since breakfast, skipping lunch) so that you will feel hungry for the taste test. In order to be eligible to participate in the study, you must be age 18 or over, have no current or past diagnosis of disordered eating, not be taking weight loss medications (including Wegovy, Ozempic, or any others), and not be currently pregnant. There are no risks except perhaps the awkwardness of eating foods in a lab and completing questionnaires about food and eating.
Study of Technology-based Alternative Teaching Techniques for Statistics Self-guided (online) 38 60 2 $0 "Amanda Woodward" <woodw284@umn.edu> 1 This research study examines how people learn statistics and how different calculation methods may aid learning. In this study, you will answer some brief questions about you and your statistics knowledge, and watch two videos approximately 10-minute videos, where you are taught how to calculate a statistic. After each video, you will be asked a few questions about what you learned and your perceptions of the calculation method. This research study will take approximately 1 hour and is worth 2 REP points
College Well-Being and Thinking Study (students 18 years of age and older) Live (in-person or remote) and self-guided (online) 0 305 15 $0 "Wilma Koutstaal" <kouts003@umn.edu> 1, 9 College can be both a stressful and exciting time and we are interested in better understanding how students think, feel, and act during this unique period of life. This research study aims to better understand how students change during the college years, and how students concurrently enrolled in high school or early college students may be different from full time college students. Participating in the study would involve up to 4 sessions (3 questionnaires and a Zoom-based session), scheduled during this academic term, as follows (Total of 15 REP points possible): Time-1 online Questionnaire only (3 REP)--complete anytime before Week 15; Researcher-led Zoom session (6 REP)--available after Time-1, do Time-1 by Week 12; Time-2 online Questionnaire (3 REP)--available after Time-1, do Time-1 by Week 6; Time-3 online Questionnaire (3 REP)--available after Time-2, do Time-2 by Week 12. Time-1 Questionnaire (3 REP points): a 90-minute questionnaire that you can complete online on your own, with questions about your classes, your social and emotional well-being, and your ways of coping with stress or anxiety. Availability: If you wish to also respond to the later questionnaires, the Time-1 Questionnaire must be completed no later than Week 6. However, if you only wish to complete the Time-1 Questionnaire, it will be available throughout the term. Zoom-based Session (6 REP points, 3 points for your time plus 3 meeting points): a 75-minute Zoom-based session that you will complete with a researcher at an agreed-upon time. In this session, you will engage in a variety of cognitive tasks, such as generating words that end with specific letters, or deciding what "comes next" in a series. Availability: The Zoom-based session should be scheduled 1-2 weeks after you complete the Time-1 Questionnaire and a researcher will email you to schedule the session. Please note that the Zoom session must be completed on a computer, laptop or tablet (not a smartphone). Time-2 Questionnaire (3 REP points): a 70-minute questionnaire that you can complete online on your own, with questions like those in the Time-1 Questionnaire. Availability: If you have completed the first questionnaire, you will be emailed an invitation to complete this Questionnaire in Week 8. Time-3 Questionnaire (3 REP points): a 70-minute questionnaire that you can complete online on your own, with questions like those in the Time-2 Questionnaire. Availability: If you have completed the first two questionnaires, you will be emailed an invitation to complete this Questionnaire in Week 12. If you are interested in taking part in this study, please set aside 90 minutes, in a quiet place, to complete the Time-1 Questionnaire. Once we receive the completed Consent Form and completed questionnaire from Time-1, we will email you with instructions on how to schedule the researcher-led Zoom-based meeting.
Foveal Feedback Live (in-person or remote) 19 60 3 $0 "Qi Chen" <chen7902@umn.edu> 1, 9 Our visual system uses both incoming sensory signals and internal expectations to construct what we see. In this study, participants will complete a series of computer-based visual tasks involving patterns or textures presented on a screen. Participants will make judgments about stimuli occurring near the edge of the screen while maintaining focus at a central fixation point. On some trials, additional patterns or textures will briefly appear at the center of the screen. By evaluating how different contexts change perception, we aim to understand how visual information is processed and integrated across the visual field. This study will take place in Elliott Hall and last about 30-60 minutes per session. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision. Risks are minimal and may include temporary eye strain or visual fatigue. Participants will receive 3-5 research participation (REP) points, depending on the time spent.
Identity and Well-Being Among College Students Self-guided (online) 455 60 2 $0 "null iWell Studies" <iwellstudies@umn.edu> 1 The current study aims to understand identity development and the protective and risk factors that influence the psychological well-being of college students. We are inviting approximately 100 University of Minnesota students to complete a one-time online survey that will take about 45 minutes to finish. University of Minnesota psychology students will earn 2 REP research credits for their participation. The current study has no known risks. Participants might receive indirect benefits from understanding their psychological well-being as college students.
Spatial localization in multisensory divided attention tasks Live (in-person or remote) 9 120 5 $0 "Taylor Knickel" <knick071@umn.edu> 1, 9, 10 Spatial localization is a necessary and crucial component in how individuals navigate simple and complex environments. This study aims to expand on spatial localization in divided attention tasks, specifically comparing within-modality to cross-modality conditions pertaining to visual and auditory stimuli. This study will help clarify spatial attentional mechanisms for visual and auditory targets, and whether a demanding central task can impact localization of peripheral objects. Participants will be asked to verbally complete an orientation discrimination task while simultaneously localizing peripheral targets (auditory or visual) in one of the booths at the Multisensory Perception Lab in Elliot Hall (CATSS Lab) that contain multiple projector screens and speakers to display these stimuli. Participants will also fill out a consent form and demographic form as well as be assessed on visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and hearing status before the start of the experiment. Exclusion criteria include having any vision or hearing impairments or related disorders as well as being under the age of 18. The time commitment for this study in total should be from 90-120 minutes in a single session depending upon how many breaks the participant takes throughout the experiment. Participants will receive REP points or an online gift card ($10/hour) as compensation for participation. No direct risks or benefits from participation are expected from this study.
CASH ($60): Play Tetris while we record your brain waves Live (in-person or remote) Log in to contact study team 180 0 $60 noellabumn@gmail.com 1, 9 In this study you will be asked to play the popular arcade game Tetris, or watch replays of your own play, as your eye-movements are tracked and we record electroencephalography (EEG, or brain-waves). The total session time will be three hours, but the total play time will be much less. The session time includes time for consent and explaining the task (in case you are not familiar with Tetris), putting on the EEG cap, filling out questionnaires, and debriefing. You will be allowed to take breaks as needed. You will be remunerated with $60 ($20/h x 3 hours)
Psychological Assessment Live (in-person or remote) 0 210 8 $0 "Chris McCain" <mccai042@umn.edu> 1, 9, 10 You will receive between 3 and 8 REP points for completing this study. You can expect it to take 1.5-3.5 hours to complete, but there is variability in the time it takes an individual to complete the session. This project is a part of the lab portion of PSY 8611, a course for first-year Clinical Psychology graduate students. You will be asked to complete cognitive assessments, which will be administered by one of our graduate students as a part of their training. As these are practice interviews for our students, you will not receive feedback of the type you would if you were evaluated by a professional psychologist
Personal Reflections on COVID-19 and Politics Live (in-person or remote) 7 30 2 $0 "Emily Saks" <saks0011@umn.edu> 1, 3, 4, 11, 11 We are interested in studying how people form political opinions. We want to hear from you! This survey should only take around 10-15 minutes, and no longer than 30 minutes to complete and you will be required to provide a brief written narrative of reflection about your views on COVID-19. You will be asked to come to campus and take the online survey on your laptop (IN PERSON). This study is being conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota and is open to English-speaking U.S. residents aged 18 and older. We hope to hear from people of all different backgrounds. You will be able to receive 2 REP points for participating. You may withdraw your participation at any time. Please contact us before signing if you do not have a laptop, so we can make sure to have one available for you. New seats will be released each week, but if no times work for you, feel free to email us to schedule a time. You may only receive credit once.
Neural tracking of speech with a competing talker: EEG recordings + psychoacoustic measures Live (in-person or remote) Log in to contact study team 360 15 $90 lee04017@umn.edu 1, 3, 10, 11 *Please read before signing up* The study is 3 sessions long (each taking about 2 hours on separate days) and takes place in Elliott Hall (75 E River Rd) on the East Bank campus. Session 1 (N625 Elliott Hall): You will first complete a hearing screen to confirm eligibility. The first task requires you to sit still (~30 mins) while we take measurements from your ear. This involves putting a silicone probe in your ear that plays sounds and records responses from the ear canal. After that, you will perform four cognitive tasks that take about ~45 mins to 1 hr total. Sessions 2 & 3 (S41 Elliott Hall): You will listen to a story from an audiobook presented with a competing speech that you will be asked to ignore. The speech streams will be played to you over earphones. Periodically, the stories will be paused, and you will be asked to answer several questions about the segment of the story you just heard. While you listen, we will be measuring your brain activity using EEG. This involves wearing a cap with electrodes used to measure brain responses from different places on the scalp. To make EEG work, small amounts of water-based gel need to be injected into the cap at each electrode site. These measurements are non-invasive, but some of the gel may seep into your hair. We provide shampoo, a towel, and a hair dryer, so you can wash your hair after you finish. There is a bathroom with a shower head by the lab. The gel is water-soluble and will come out easily. Please email PuiYii Goh (goh00002@umn.edu) or Charlotte Lee (lee04017@umn.edu) for questions
Sex Differences in Listening Tasks Live (in-person or remote) Log in to contact study team 60 4 $0 umn.hearing.research@gmail.com 1, 3, 10 I am seeking research participants with normal hearing to participate in research at the University of Minnesota. You will be eligible to participate if you are 18 years of age or older and if you have no known hearing deficits. The research will involve a study of how people identify the location of sound sources in the environment. Participants will be asked to listen to brief sounds played from one of a set of loudspeakers and to point (with a laser pointer) at the apparent location that the sound was played from. The research will be conducted by me, Dr. Mark Stellmack, in the Department of Psychology in Elliott Hall at the University of Minnesota. If you participate, you would be asked to run during one session lasting 1 hour. For your participation, you will receive 4 REP points.
CASH STUDY ($80): Spatial navigation in virtual reality Live (in-person or remote) Log in to contact study team 120 0 $0 liu02936@umn.edu 1, 9 In this study you will be asked to wear a virtual reality headset and use a joystick to navigate in VR toward the location of briefly presented targets as your eye-movements are tracked and we record electroencephalography (EEG, or brain-waves). The total session time will be two hours, but the total play time will be much less. The session time includes time for consent and explaining the task, putting on the EEG cap, filling out questionnaires, and debriefing. You will be allowed to take breaks as needed. You will be remunerated with $80 ($40/h x 2 hours)
Mechanisms of acquired hearing deficits Live (in-person or remote) Log in to contact study team 120 0 $30 "Heather Kreft" <plumx002@umn.edu> 1, 2, 3, 5 CASH ONLY. The purpose of this study is to better understand and develop strategies to prevent and treat the hearing difficulties that may occur secondary to blast exposure in service members (SMs). In the study, participants will be asked to complete a series of short tests involving questionnaires, hearing and vision tests, cognitive assessments, and speech recognition tasks. The study will require a single in-person visit to the research lab (average completion time is 1 hour 45 minutes). Compensation is $30. Age requirement is 18 - 35 years. Must be a native American English speaker. MALES ONLY.
Psychometric Assessment of Culture-Related Scales Among Chinese in the United States Self-guided (online) 83 60 2 $10 "Chenhao Zhao" <zhao1744@umn.edu> 1, 11, 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 45-minute 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.
IN-PERSON: Auditory Masking Live (in-person or remote) Log in to contact study team 120 5 $30 "Elaea Purmalietis" <purma008@umn.edu> 1, 9, 10 We are seeking participants 18-30 years old with normal hearing to complete an IN PERSON listening task in the Auditory Perception and Cognition lab. In this study, participants will complete a detection task in which they will be asked to indicate when they hear a target sound. Participants will complete this self-paced task in a sound attenuating booth in Elliott Hall. Participants will also receive an audiogram at the beginning of their session to verify that their auditory thresholds meet the levels required for this study. The time commitment for participation is approximately 2 hours, completed within a single session. As compensation for your time, we are offering a total of 5 REP points (2pts/hour +1pt for travel) OR $15/hour for the duration of your participation in the study. If participants choose to receive REP points, they will be awarded within 1 week after the scheduled session. If participants choose to receive cash instead of REP points, they will be compensated at the end of the session. If you are interested in participating, send an email to windn009@umn.edu with your general availability so we can set up your session and create a study seat for you. Most sessions are scheduled between: Monday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm; 5:30 - 7:30 pm Wednesday: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm There is flexibility with weekend scheduling if needed. We are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to scheduling. Thank you for your consideration!
Drawing ability and spatial cognition Live (in-person or remote) 11 120 5 $0 "Emily Willoughby" <willo074@umn.edu> 1 Why do some people draw better than others? In this 90-minute in-lab study in Elliott Hall (N408), you’ll take a short survey, complete two quick computer tasks (a 16-item reasoning test and a spatial puzzle game), and do two timed drawing challenges: first you’ll copy a line drawing of an everyday object as accurately as you can, and later you’ll draw a full-body cat sitting in side view from memory. The goal is to understand why some people are better at drawing than others—and how drawing skill relates to broader thinking and spatial abilities.
Ethnic-Racial Identity and Helping Behavior Study Live (in-person or remote) Log in to contact study team 30 2 $7 "Lisette Horne" <horne146@umn.edu> 1 In this University of Minnesota research study, we are interested in ethnic-racial identity and your helping behavior. You will be asked to provide demographic information, report on your ethnic-racial identity, and respond to two prompts about your helping behavior in a 15–30-minute Zoom interview. This will be conducted entirely online/over Zoom. In order to be eligible to participate in the study, you must be over the age of 18 and speak fluent English. You will be compensated with either 2 REP points OR a gift card worth $7.50.