We invite you to participate in a research study about brain responses to language learning. The study will be conducted in one single sitting in the psychology lab. If you declare proficiency in another language other than English, you will be asked to complete a short test to determine language proficiency in whichever language(s) you state. This will be used as a means to gauge your proficiency in that language.  

For the study itself you will be learning a simple new language and asked to complete several simple tasks to assess comprehension of the new language. You will be connected to sensors measuring brain activity which will be collecting data at specific phases during the study. Sensors are attached to the scalp using gel, which can cause some residue in the hair. Must be 18 years old or older to participate. This experiment requires participants to look at a computer screen with text on it for approximately 30 minutes, if this is not a task you can complete safely, we do not recommend you participate. Please contact the researchers below with times that you are available from the following schedule:

Monday - 2:30 - 7:00 PM

Tuesday - 1:00 - 7:00

Wednesday - 2:15 - 7:00

Thursday - 1:00 - 7:00

Friday 1:00 - 7:00

Saturday - per request anytime 

Sunday -  per request anytime 

 

Charlotte Gorrill: cgorrill@edgewood.edu 

Ben Basting: bbasting@edgewood.edu 

Research Advisor:

Ferrinne Spector: fspector@edgewood.edu 

You are invited to participate in a research study examining the effects of different kinds of noises on decision making. First, you will be asked to complete several questionnaires relating to your personality. Following this, you will complete a decision-making task, while unpleasant noises will play simultaneously at random times. These sounds may cause emotional distress. Additionally, the sounds are moderately loud and sudden, which may be particularly disturbing for those with sensory sensitivities. The task will be completed in the Psychology Research Center (DOM 119). For concerns relating to COVID-19 and safety protocols, contact the primary researcher. Additionally, you can contact the primary researcher for questions relating to the study, or to ask to participate. If you are interested in participating, please contact the researcher below with some of the following times that you are available: 

Scheduling after April 12th

Monday 12:30 to 2:30 
Wednesday 9:00 to 10:30
Thursday 12:30 to 1:30, 4:00 to 5:00
Friday 1:00 to 3:00

Calvin Moen: cwmoen@edgewood.edu