picture with random letters for AX-CPT study.png

Test your memory in the continuous performance task! #HS-24-136

You are invited to participate in our research study. The purpose of this study is to better understand how the brain uses cognitive control to maintain task-relevant information within a participant’s working memory.

This study will utilize a behavioral paradigm and a series of working memory tasks to investigate the tendency to use different cognitive control methods. It will be conducted by undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

*Even if you have participated in a related study in the Cabin Lab in past semesters, you are still eligible to participate in this study.

Eligibility criteria:

  • CABIN Lab Weston Hall 1205
  • Receive extra credit! 
  • Approximately 1.5 hours
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must have normal (or corrected to normal) vision

QR code for signing up this study

For questions, reach out at cgao@nmu.edu

Rock Climber

The effect of rock climbing on cognition #HS-24-67

It is known that physical activity has positive effects on brain health, specifically on cognitive function. A new branch of research is focusing on the effects on cognition that can be achieved when physical activity is combined with cognitive exercises. Rock climbing is a unique form of physical activity in terms of its physiological demands but also the cognitive stresses it exerts on the climber and therefore is a great activity to use for research on this combined effect on cognition.

As a participant you don’t need any experience with climbing, you just come to one visit at NMU’s exercise science lab where the effect of climbing on your salivary cortisol levels and performance with the Stroop Task is assessed.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Between 18 and 50 years old
  • Generally healthy (no diagnosed cardiovascular or metabolic disease, or any condition that influences cognition)
  • Not taking medications known to influence heart rate, blood pressure, cortisol levels, or cognitive function.

For questions or to sign up, reach out at vsteigau@nmu.edu.

SIGN UP
Climate Change Visual Study Picture

Eye tracking of complex visual images #HS-24-129

You are invited to participate in our research study. The purpose of this study is to better understand eye movements associated with various kinds of complex visual images.
 

This study will utilize an eye tracking system to investigate attentional bias and will be conducted by undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

To be eligible for participation, you must be 

  • 18+
  • Eye-Tracking & Psychophysiology Lab Weston Hall 1301
  • Receive extra credit!
  • Approximately 1 hour
  • Must have normal (or corrected to normal) vision
  • Questions? Contact abmorley@nmu.edu

QR code for signing up the study

SIGN UP
Reward processing source localization study picture

Electrocortical Sources of Reward Processing #HS-24-0068

You are invited to participate in our research study. The
purpose of this study is to better understand brain activity associated with loss and reward. This study will utilize an EEG cap to investigate neural time course underlying reward processing, and will be conducted by undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

*If you have participated in a related study in the Cabin Lab in past semesters, you are eligible to participate in this study.

To be eligible for participation, you must be 

  • 18+
  • EEG Lab Weston Hall 1109
  • Receive extra credit!
  • Approximately 1.5-2 hours
  • Must have normal (or corrected to normal) vision
QR Cord for the Sources of Reward Processing Study

 

SIGN UP
Picture of two doors

Get Paid to Explore Your Brain: Participate in Reward Processing Research! #HS-24-0068

You are invited to participate in our research study. The
purpose of this study is to better understand brain activity before and after reward attainment. This study will utilize an EEG cap to investigate the relevance of visual tasks, and will be conducted by undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

*If you have participated in a related study in the Cabin Lab in past semesters, you are eligible to participate in this study.

To be eligible for participation, you must be 

  • 18+
  • CABIN Lab Weston Hall 1205
  • Earn up to $20!
  • Approximately 1.5 hours
  • Must have normal (or corrected to normal) vision
  • To sign up scan the QR code or email @ndiloret@nmu.edu

QR code for signing up this study

 

HS22-1330 Genetic Alterations Associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

If you are interested in participating, please contact: 

lacrosselaboratory@gmail.com

And we will schedule a time for the assessment.

Extra Credit!

  • Extra Credit for PSY100, PSY210, PSY240 and PSY250 (10 points)
  • Other classes by your professor's approval
gambling study picture 1.png

Evaluation of Electronic Gambling Machine Play

IRB number: HS-21-8

You are invited to participate in a research study on gambling behavior. In this study you will be asked to play an electronic gambling game for approximately 30 minutes. 
 

Location: Weston 1117

Earn Extra Credit in
Psychology Dept. Course.

Duration of the study: 30 minutes

Ways to sign up: Please use
the QR code or link below to
sign up for an available
appointment.

Contact: ipifer@nmu.edu for
questions or to schedule an
appointment outside of the
available times.

QR code for gambling study

Sign Up
brain water bottle

H2O: Just Add Word Recognition Study

Participate in a study intended to measure the correlation between hydration and its effects on the speed of thinking. This study includes a 1-hour scheduled appointment in-person, with a word-recognition questionnaire and a post-session self report scale. This study can be used to apply extra credit to your psychology courses!

  • Be able to attend an in-person session in 1304 Weston Hall
  • Receive extra credit for your psychology courses
  • Commit time, up to one hour
  • For further questions or to sign up:
    • Open the Qualtrics Survey for a scheduled time (or use QR code below)
    • Contact Kaylee Mercer at kamercer@nmu.edu 

      QR code for study
Sign Up