Neuroscience Research $20 per hour

Albuquerque NM

Description

Dr. James Cavanagh at the University of New Mexico is conducting a research study about the brain’s responses to reward. The purpose of this research study is to understand how mood and emotion affect how the brain processes reward information. If you agree to participate, this study will involve: Answering questionnaires about your mood and feelings Completing a brief confidential interview about your mood and feelings Playing simple learning video games for rewarding outcomes Have your brain activity monitored! This will be with scalp electrodes (EEG). General (uncommon) risks include discomfort, emotional stress, behavioral fatigue, and inconvenience. The brain imaging methods are very safe, however you will need to pass a metal screening to be sure that you have no metal inside your body. If you are a female, you may be asked to take a pregnancy test prior to MRI. Participants will be compensated $20 per hour. You do not have to be in this study, your decision to be in any study is totally voluntary. If you feel you understand the study and would like to participate, or if you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 505-373-1619. Note: the study team is not obligated or required to invite every interested person to the study. The investigators have the right to end your participation in this study if they determine that you no longer qualify to take part, if you do not follow study procedures, or if it is in your best interest or the study’s best interest to stop your participation.