Cognition & Emotion Regulation

The purpose of this study is to test the interaction thinking and feeling processes. The study involves 3 sessions, but only a select number of people will be invited back to the laboratory based on their performance at the first session.

Session 1 is a preliminary session in which you will play a short-term memory task on a computer and complete several questionnaires. This session will take place in the Psychology Department in Brogden Hall (1202 West Johnson St) and will take about 45 minutes. Based on your responses and performance, you may be asked back to complete the second session.

Sessions 2 & 3 will again involve short computerized cognitive tasks and questionnaires, as well as tasks during which both psychophysiological and self-reported responses to emotional pictures and faces will be measured. These sessions will take place at the Psychology Department and will take 2 full days.

Basic eligibility criteria: You must be right handed, at least 18 years old, and either a US citizen or have a valid F1 or J1 visa to receive compensation.

Study location: Brogden Psychology Building, 1202 W. Johnson, Madison, WI

Compensation: You will be paid $10 for the first session, which takes less than one hour. If you are asked back to the lab and participate in the follow-up sessions, you will earn at least an additional $200.

Contact: Please direct any questions or concerns to Laurn at 608-262-9888 or email uwcognitionemotionexperiment@gmail.com. (A downloadable flyer is available.)