Description

Who Are We?

We are researchers at Vanderbilt University, and we are currently investigating how the brain combines information from different senses, and how it responds to images related to hobbies.

How Much of my Time is Needed?

This depends on several factors, including how many sessions you qualify for, and how much time you want to contribute. Eligible participants may spend anywhere from 1 ½ hours to as much as 12 hours, spread out over a number of days.

What Will I be Doing?

You will be asked to answer some questions and complete some puzzles in the first session. After that session, you may qualify for further sessions. These will include brief tests that involve vision, hearing, and touch, and two brain scans using an MRI. You may be asked to donate saliva as a source of DNA.

Participant Criteria

We are looking for people who:

• are healthy
• are between the ages of 18 and 50
• speak English fluently
• do NOT have a college degree
• are NOT currently enrolled in courses at a four-year college
• currently have a strong hobby, activity, or interest

Compensation

The study pays $20/hour. Your parking at Vanderbilt will be paid for. If you participate in the MRI portion of the study, you’ll also get a picture of your brain to take home!

Visit Requirements

Varies-- see above

Brochure

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Contact Information

Akua Cosby
615-936-0151
Akua.a.Cosby@vanderbilt.edu