Studies

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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.
Psychological Interview	Live (in-person or remote)	Log in to contact study team	90	4	$0	"Rylee Brower" <browe103@umn.edu>	1	You will receive between 4 and 5 REP points for completing this study. You can expect it to take 1-1.5 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 8616, a course for first-year Clinical Psychology graduate students. You will be asked to complete an interview designed to gather information relevant to mental health history and psychosocial functioning, to be administered by one of our graduate students. 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.
The Role of Attention in Parsing Information Flow	Live (in-person or remote)	5	60	3	$0	"Emily Willoughby" <willo074@umn.edu>	1, 3, 9	The purpose of this study is to better understand the relationship of simple decision-making, sensory perception, and reaction time, and the roles of these basic components in more complex cognitive processes. You will be asked to perform a series of simple cognitive tasks on the computer in front of you using the keyboard. Cognitive tasks may involve attention, working memory, decision-making, and reaction time. Your participation should take no more than 45 minutes to complete (including some short breaks). The study consists of three separate tasks, each of which will be fully explained at the beginning of each section.
Vowel Sounds	Live (in-person or remote)	Log in to contact study team	120	5	$0	"Marcus Milani" <milan081@umn.edu>	1, 2, 3, 10	During the experiment, you will listen to sounds over a loudspeaker and identify which vowel you hear. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 39, and must have normal hearing. The experiment will begin with an audiogram test to verify normal hearing. Participants must also speak American English as their first language. Most participants will likely finish the experiment in one two-hour session, for a total of 5 rep points. The only potential risk (other than boredom) is exposure to loud sounds. We minimize that risk by ensuring that the equipment cannot deliver (even inadvertently) sounds that are outside the bounds considered safe by experts on noise exposure. There are no anticipated direct benefits to participation.
Tests for Employee Hiring- Study B ($20 Bonus Available)	Self-guided (online)	472	120	4	$0	"Vivien Lee" <lee02903@umn.edu>	1	In this two-part research study conducted by University of Minnesota, you will complete four tests used in employee hiring. After completion of each test, you will complete a short questionnaire. The study should take two hours to complete: 60 minutes for part 1 and 60 minutes for part 2. You will be invited to participate in part 2 of the study once you have completed part 1 of the study. You will be compensated with 4 REP credits at the end of part 2 of the study. Participants that score among the top 30% of participants across both parts of the study will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card as a bonus at the conclusion of the study. IMPORTANT: There are both Study A and Study B versions of this study available for REP credit. These are DIFFERENT studies with slightly different tests. You may participate in both studies if you wish to earn REP credit for both and be eligible for BOTH cash bonuses. However, you should NOT participate in both parts or both studies on the same day.
Common Object Naming and Memory	Live (in-person or remote)	4	60	3	$0	"William Gronewald" <grone072@umn.edu>	2, 3, 11, 9	In this study, you will look at images of common objects and name them out loud to encode them into your memory. Then, your memory for the objects will be tested in a recognition task. This study will take an hour to complete, and you will come to Elliot Hall room S107 where you will contact me saying that you are here. I will then come and take you to the testing room. Please sign up only when you are confident you can make it and note that your voice will be recorded as part of the naming task.
*Students under 18 years of age* - College Well-Being & Thinking Study	Live (in-person or remote) and self-guided (online)	6	255	12	$0	"Wilma Koutstaal" <kouts003@umn.edu>	2, 11	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 3 sessions, scheduled during this academic term, as follows: Session 1: 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; if you complete Session 1 you will earn 3 REP points. Session 2: a 90-minute Zoom-based session that you will complete with a researcher at an agreed-upon time; this Zoom-based session should occur within one week of Session 1. In this session, you will engage in a variety of cognitive tasks, such as generating words that begin or end with specific letters, or deciding what "comes next" in a series. If you complete Session 2 you will earn 6 REP points (3 points for your time plus 3 meeting points). Session 3: a 75-minute questionnaire that you can complete online on your own, with questions like those in Session 1. You will be emailed an invitation to complete Session 3 during the last week of classes; if you complete Session 3 you will earn 3 REP points. 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, the Session 1 questionnaire, and instructions on how to schedule the Session 2 researcher-led Zoom-based meeting.
Personal Reflections on COVID-19 and Politics	Live (in-person or remote)	36	30	2	$0	"Emily Saks" <saks0011@umn.edu>	1, 3, 4, 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. citizens 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.
College Well-Being & Thinking Study - students aged 18 years and older **CLOSING ON MARCH 7, 2025 to new participation**	Live (in-person or remote) and self-guided (online)	0	255	12	$0	"Wilma Koutstaal" <kouts003@umn.edu>	11, 1	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 3 sessions, scheduled during this academic term, as follows: Session 1: 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; if you complete Session 1 you will earn 3 REP points. Session 2: a 90-minute Zoom-based session that you will complete with a researcher at an agreed-upon time; this Zoom-based session should occur within one week of Session 1. In this session, you will engage in a variety of cognitive tasks, such as generating words that begin or end with specific letters, or deciding what "comes next" in a series. If you complete Session 2 you will earn 6 REP points (3 points for your time plus 3 meeting points). Session 3: a 75-minute questionnaire that you can complete online on your own, with questions like those in Session 1. You will be emailed an invitation to complete Session 3 during the last week of classes; if you complete Session 3 you will earn 3 REP points. If you are interested in taking part in this study, please set aside 90 minutes, in a quiet place, to complete the Session 1 questionnaire. Once we receive the completed Consent Form and completed questionnaire from Session 1, we will email you with instructions on how to schedule the Session 2 researcher-led Zoom-based meeting. Please Note: You are NOT eligible if you have previously completed the College Well-Being & Thinking study.
Online Dating Information and Dating Decisions Study	Self-guided (online)	164	10	1	$0	"Abby Person" <perso204@umn.edu>	11, 1, 3, 5	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
Psychometric Assessment of Culture-Related Scales Among Chinese in the United States	Self-guided (online)	963	60	2	$10	"Chenhao Zhao" <zhao1744@umn.edu>	11, 1	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.
Sustained Visual Attention	Live (in-person or remote)	6	45	3	$15	"Mikayla Krech" <krech036@umn.edu>	1, 2, 9, 11	This is an in-person study in Elliott Hall, Room S502. You will watch a stream of natural scene images and press a button every time you see a city scene. Your participation should take approximately 45 minutes to complete (including some short breaks). 3 REP points or $15 will be awarded. If you have questions, feel free to contact me (Mikayla Krech) at krech036@umn.edu. Please be sure to check the eligibility requirements before signing up. Also, if you would like to participate in this study but are unavailable during the given time slots, please email me to schedule another time.
Tests for Employee Hiring- Study A ($20 Bonus Available)	Self-guided (online)	458	120	4	$0	"Nga Do" <do000100@umn.edu>	1	In this two-part research study conducted by University of Minnesota, you will complete four tests used in employee hiring. After completion of each test, you will complete a short questionnaire. The study should take two hours to complete: 60 minutes for part 1 and 60 minutes for part 2. You will be invited to participate in part 2 of the study once you have completed part 1 of the study. You will be compensated with 4 REP credits at the end of part 2 of the study. Participants that score among the top 30% of participants across both parts of the study will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card as a bonus at the conclusion of the study. IMPORTANT: There are both Study A and Study B versions of this study available for REP credit. These are DIFFERENT studies with slightly different tests. You may participate in both studies if you wish to earn REP credit for both and be eligible for BOTH cash bonuses. However, you should NOT participate in both parts or both studies on the same day.
Contextual modulation of perception	Live (in-person or remote)	21	60	4	$0	"Cheryl Olman" <caolman@umn.edu>	1, 9	The context in which we see something changes how we see it. This study presents simple patterns on a screen and measures observers' ability to detect them or detect changes in them, as a function of the surrounding visual context.
Legal Decision Making	Self-guided (online)	196	40	2	$0	"Irisa Zhou" <zhou1946@umn.edu>	1, 11	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.
Visual Attention - Find the Target!	Live (in-person or remote)	0	45	3	$0	"Emma Holtz" <holtz257@umn.edu>	11, 1, 2, 3, 9	This is an in-person study in Elliott Hall, Room S506. You will search for a target letter (such as the letter T) presented among other letters and press a button when you find the target. You will have limited vision around the mouse cursor, so you will have to actively search with your mouse to reveal the display items. There will be several hundred "trials," but you can take breaks. The task takes about 45 minutes to complete. 3 REP points will be awarded. Please be sure to check the eligibility requirements before signing up.
Letter Recognition Task - IN PERSON ONLY	Live (in-person or remote)	3	90	4	$30	"Arda Fidanci" <fidan005@umn.edu>	1, 3, 9	In this study, participants will view letters on a computer screen. The letters 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 a single session lasting up to an hour and participants will be compensated with either a prepaid debit card with $40.00 or PsyRep credit. 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.
How well can you hear out the target?: Audiovisual speech perception study	Live (in-person or remote)	Log in to contact study team	60	3	$15	"Jaeeun Lee" <lee03881@umn.edu>	1, 3, 9, 10	To participate in this study, you must be: - Over age 18 - Have normal hearing - American English is your first language This study involves listening to speech sounds while watching a video screen and typing the correct sentence with the keyboard. This study cannot be done online, so you NEED TO COME IN THE LAB (located in Elliott Hall). It takes around less than an hour and if you have not had an audiogram (hearing test) in our lab within the past year, it will take extra 5-10 minutes. You can be compensated either by REP points OR CASH $15/hour. Please contact Jaeeun Lee: lee03881@umn.edu if you wish to participate.
Black Womanhood and Wellness Study	Self-guided (online)	495	35	2	$0	bwwstudy-anyan019@umn.edu	1, 6, 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.
Auditory Temporal Envelope Processing	Live (in-person or remote)	Log in to contact study team	1440	48	$0	"Neha Rajappa" <rajap013@umn.edu>	1, 10	Participant will listen to sound intervals with headphones in a sound-attenuated sound booth, and identify the odd-interval out. Sounds will be presented at a comfortable listening level. This experiment requires active listening and attention. There will be 10-12 sessions in total, each lasting no more than two hours. The research staff recommends scheduling regular weekly appointment times to complete the sessions.
Gopher Games: Factors that Affect Game Play	Live (in-person or remote)	Log in to contact study team	60	3	$0	"Michele Mazzocco" <mazzocco@umn.edu>	1, 3, 4, 9, 11	We are conducting an in person experiment to assess factors that may affect how adults engage with a board game. Participants will be asked to complete a demographic survey, play an examiner-created board game, and then complete additional questionnaires and tasks related to the game. In total, this experiment will take approximately one hour, which is worth 3 REP points since it is an in-person study. To participate, you must be at least 18 years old; be fluent in English; and have the visual, auditory, and motor abilities needed to play a basic board game and answer questions about the game.
CASH ($300): Causal inference and impact of prior beliefs on perception (CASH)	Live (in-person or remote)	Log in to contact study team	480	0	$300	noellabumn@gmail.com	1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11	CASH STUDY: This is a series of 4 experiments; participants are welcome to partake in as little as 1 session, and a maximum of 4. If they participate in all sessions, they will be remunerated with a cash bonus. Each session is approximately 2 hours long, and all sessions involve responding to simple auditory and visual stimuli, electroencephalography (EEG), and eye-tracking. In all sessions participants will detect or localize faint audio-visual stimuli, or report on their temporal relationship. Participants will be paid $30 per hour (i.e., $60 per session). Participants who complete all 4 sessions will be given an extra $60 bonus (total compensation is $30/hour x 2 hours/session x 4 sessions = $240 + $60 bonus for completing all 4 sessions).
Hearing Vowel Sounds	Live (in-person or remote)	18	150	7	$0	"Braden Maxwell" <maxwe318@umn.edu>	1, 3, 10	During the experiment, you will listen to sounds over headphones and identify which vowel you hear. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 39, and must have normal hearing. The experiment will begin with an audiogram test to verify normal hearing. Participants must also speak American English as their first language. For some participants, the experiment will take place over two sessions, one two-hour session and one half-hour session, for a total of 7 rep points. Most participants will likely finish the experiment in one two-hour session, for a total of 5 rep points. The only potential risk (other than boredom) is exposure to loud sounds. We minimize that risk by ensuring that the equipment cannot deliver (even inadvertently) sounds that are outside the bounds considered safe by experts on noise exposure. There are no anticipated direct benefits to participation.
Taste Test of Different Food Products	Live (in-person or remote) and self-guided (online)	8	120	4	$0	zhan9135@umn.edu	11, 1	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.
Socializing with Close Others Study	Live (in-person or remote)	Log in to contact study team	60	6	$30	"Grace Vieth" <vieth017@umn.edu>	11, 1	Participants will come to the lab for two, short, and lighthearted interactions with their friend and romantic partner. Lab visits only take 15 minutes! Participants must be willing to come to 2 separate lab events (1-3 weeks apart), once with a romantic partner and once with a close friend. Both lab visit takes place on the Twin Cities campus and will take no more than 30 minutes to complete. You, your romantic partner, & one of your close friends are eligible to participate if: You are all 18 or older, speak fluent English, you and your romantic partner have been dating for over 6 months and you and your friend have been friends for over 6 months. Payment: $15 (or 3 REP points) per lab visit for each person participating. Interested in participating? For more information, contact: vieth017@umn.edu
Chinese Translation Accuracy Study 中文翻译准确性实验	Self-guided (online)	284	30	1	$0	"Louise Zhuang" <zhuan160@umn.edu>	1, 11, 11	This study aims to examine the discrepancy in the actual meaning of certain Psychology Terminology, compared to their popular Chinese (Mandarin) translations. Many popular terminologies are translated directly without indication of the correct meaning of the term itself, and this survey will investigate the extent of misunderstanding among international Chinese undergraduate students. 本研究旨在调查心理学术语的实际含义与其常见的中文（普通话）翻译相比的差异。许多流行术语都是直译而来，而没有准确表达这些专有名词本身的正确含义。本次调查将检验来自中国的国际本科生对于这些中文直译的误解程度。 All participants will either be Chinese-born international students, or students who come from immigrant families that are proficient in Chinese. All participants will be currently attending the University of Minnesota. They need to be at least 18 years of age and able to given informed consent. 实验参与者都必须是在中国出生的国际生，或者是来自精通中文的华裔移民家庭的学生。所有参与者都需要在明尼苏达大学就读，必须年满 18 岁并且能够给予知情同意。 Participants will answer a Qualtrics survey with questions on their understanding of certain Psychology terms in Chinese. This should take about 15-20 minutes, and you will be awarded for 1 REP point. This is a one-session only study, and the study will be written in Chinese simplified characters. You can go through the survey on your own at any time. In terms of risks, the Institutional Review Board determined that this study meets the criteria for exemption from IRB review. 实验参与者将在 Qualtrics 平台上，回答一份有关他们对一些中文翻译的理解的问卷。这大约需要 15-20 分钟，你将获得 1 个 REP 积分。这是一项一次性研究，问卷将以简体中文呈现。您可以随时自行完成调查。在风险方面，道德伦理审查委员会确定本研究符合豁免IRB审查的标准。

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