Study Details

Title:

CASH STUDY ($60): Studying planning by playing Tetris

Researcher:

Jean-Paul Noel   

Contact:

liu02936@umn.edu

Term:

Spring 2026

Description:

We’re running a new fun, interactive study that explores how rewards influence attention and decision-making using the classic video game Tetris. To help you decide if you would like to participate, here is some information about the study. Task: Play Tetris and view stimuli related to the game of Tetris. Experience with Tetris is not required at all. Duration: One 2.5 hour long session. Location: Elliott Hall at the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities (free parking available). Compensation: $60 preloaded Mastercard. What will I do? While you play Tetris, we will collect EEG (electroencephalography) and pupillometry data to help us understand what the brain is doing during the task. These methods are completely non-invasive; EEG simply requires a water soluble gel on your scalp for reading clear signals. If you’d like, you can rinse out your hair before you leave, there is a shower in the Elliott Hall bathroom with towels and shampoo available. Reach out to me at liu02936@umn.edu if you're interested in participating!

Delivery Format:

Live (in-person or remote)

Maximum number of sessions:

1

Maximum Time Commitment:

150 minutes

Maximum REP Point Award:

0

Cash Award:

$60

Requirements:

• 18 and over