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Online Memory Challenges - for all age groups!
University of Edinburgh, GB
We are investigating how Working Memory changes as we grow older. We are looking for participants of all ages and nationalities to complete a set of memory challenges and puzzles and online (around 30 minutes).
- 30 Min(s) to complete
- Optional Prize Draw (one £100 or one of five £20 Amazon online vouchers) and very sincere gratitude
- Experiment
- Online
16 August 2019 Requirements- Access to a Laptop or Desktop computer (the study does not work on tablets or phones, sorry!)
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Investigating the effects of cortisol on the storage of emotional memory
University College London, GB
You would be asked to come to UCL on a single occasion. As part of the study you watch a ‘stressful film’, take hydrocortisone or placebo and complete some questionnaires and computer tasks. You should be aware that the film contains graphic scenes including sexual and interpersonal violence...
- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- £37
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, Fitzrovia, London WC1E 7HB, UK
11 August 2019 Requirements- Women who are using a hormone based contraceptive (for at least one month)
- Aged 18 – 35 years
- Fluent in English
- Do NOT have any current mental health problems
- Do NOT have cardio-respiratory problems or any serious medical condition
- Do NOT regularly use any psychoactive drugs (other than alcohol, caffeine and tobacco)
- Are NOT a daily smoker or drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week
- Please DO NOT take part if your would be particularly distressed by graphic scenes of sexual and interpersonal violence or feel faint at the sight of blood
- (Please note that these are not the only criteria for taking part and we will need to ask you some questions over the telephone to confirm you are eligible to take part)
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Brain scan study to investigate memory
University College London, GB
This study uses computer games and brain scanning to understand memory.
It is conducted at UCL and pays up to £90 in cash for a day and a half of work.
If you decide to take part you will attend our research offices on two consecutive days:
- On day 1 you will practice a short game on...- 2 Day(s) to complete
- Cash (£10/hr - up to £90 total)
- Brain imaging (brain scan) study
- Russell Square House, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 5EH, UK
24 June 2019 Requirements- Age 18 - 45
- Willing to play a computer game in a brain scanner for approx 2 hrs.
- Able to see large text on a computer screen without glasses or contact lenses
- No neurological condition or medication
- No mental health condition or medication
- No current use of cannabis or other illicit substances (we will check with saliva swab)
- No tattoos on face or neck, and no tattoos larger than 20cm
- No orthodontic (dental) braces, crowns or dentures (normal fillings are fine)
- No metal implants inside the body (e.g. surgical clips, contraceptive coils)
- All body piercings must be removed.
- No metal clips in hair or metal in hair extensions
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Investigating the effects of cortisol on the storage of emotional memory
University College London, GB
You would be asked to come to UCL on a single occasion. As part of the study you watch a ‘stressful film’, take hydrocortisone or placebo and complete some questionnaires and computer tasks. You should be aware that the film contains graphic scenes including sexual and interpersonal violence...
- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- £37 cash
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, Fitzrovia, London WC1E 7HB, UK
18 May 2019 Requirements- Men and Women
- Aged 18 – 35 years
- Women need to have been taking oral contraceptives for at least one month
- Fluent in English
- Do NOT have any current mental health problems
- Do NOT have cardio-respiratory problems or any serious medical condition
- Do NOT regularly use any psychoactive drugs (other than alcohol, caffeine and tobacco)
- Are NOT a daily smoker or drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week
- Please DO NOT take part if your would be particularly distressed by graphic scenes of sexual and interpersonal violence or feel faint at the sight of blood
- (Please note that these are not the only criteria for taking part and we will need to ask you some questions over the telephone to confirm you are eligible to take part)
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Eye Tracking Study
University of Nottingham, GB
in this study, you will be sitting in front of a computer screen. You will be asked to view a series of images while your eye movements are being tracked by a special camera.
The study will last about 45 minutes for which you will receive £5 cash to compensate for your time.
Approved by...- 45 Min(s) to complete
- £5
- Experiment
- University of Nottingham, University of Nottingham : University Park Campus, Psychology, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, East Dr, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
14 February 2019 Requirements- Adult, over the age of 18.
- Corrected or normal vision.
- If possible, please refrain from wearing Mascara.
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Investigation of executive functioning in adults with and without tinnitus
University of Nottingham, GB
Researchers who investigate the ability to concentrate refer to the ability as “cognition”. Recent research suggests that people with tinnitus may perform differently on computer-based puzzles that measure different types of cognition. The purpose of this research study is to investigate which...
- 3 Hour(s) to complete
- Cash £10 + reasonable travel expenses
- Experiment
- 113 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU, UK
13 February 2019 Requirements- We need participants both WITH tinnitus and WITHOUT tinnitus
- You must:
- - Speak fluent English.
- - Be aged 18 to 80-years old.
- - Have no more than a slight hearing loss.
- - Currently not be taking any medications that cause concentration difficulties.
- - Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision.
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Reporting Deja vu Experiences
University of Saint Andrews, GB
This study requires that you complete four surveys over at least 6 weeks. The first survey will ask about your experiences of deja vu and other memory phenomena. On completion of this survey, you will be provided with a link to access if and when you ever experience deja vu. After that, we will...
- 20 Min(s) to complete
- Prize draw £30 Amazon Voucher
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
31 July 2018 Requirements- Aged 18+
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How good is your visual memory? (£25 VOUCHER PRIZE DRAW)
Loughborough University, GB
**CHANCE TO WIN A £25 AMAZON VOUCHER**
The aim of this study is to assess your memory for visual material via a decision-making task. You will be instructed to watch a series of videos followed by a decision-making task. The survey should take no longer than 20 minutes. By entering your email...- 20 Min(s) to complete
- Prize draw - win a £25 Amazon voucher!
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
30 March 2018 Requirements- Above the age of 18
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Participants of all ages wanted for paid nutritional research
Northumbria University, GB
We are the Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre, a research department within Northumbria University located in Newcastle city centre. Our research is focussed on investigating how the things we eat affect how our brains work. We specialise in conducting trials looking at how...
- 6 Month(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
06 March 2018 Requirements- We are currently recruiting for a number of studies and need healthy adults of all ages (18-80) to take part; participants must be able to attend sessions at Northumbria University at Newcastle. Feel free to spread the word to anyone else whom you think might be interested in being a research participant!
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Sibling relationship quality upon emotional memory and mental well-being
Liverpool Hope University, GB
This research is a part of a Psychology dissertation and will be assessing the long-term effects of relationship quality (through assessing participants childhood relationships with their older sibling and also their current relationship) upon current cognitive functioning (specifically...
- 20 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
13 January 2018 Requirements- - Must be 18 years old (or over)
- - Must have at least 1 older sibling