RSVP (Research Subject Volunteer Pool)
Thank you for your interest in participating in research through the Department of Psychology at UC Berkeley. Listed below you will find new and ongoing studies that are in need of participants. Each study is administered independently and may have specific requirements for participation. For more information on the study or to volunteer to participate, please contact the lab directly.

 

**Researcher use of the RSVP is limited to Psychology Department faculty, graduate students, postdocs, honors students, postbacs, and lab managers.**
  • Individual differences in decision making (060822A)

    In this experiment, we seek to better understand decision making processes. In particular, we are interested in the choices people make to obtain reward or to avoid deterrents.

    Participants will receive $35/h for in-person MRI sessions with a $35 bonus for completing all sessions and $15/h for behavioural and online sessions.
     
    This experiment will involve two sessions of questionnaires and MRI scanning, each conducted on a separate day. Each session will take between 3-4 hours to complete. At the beginning of each session, you will be asked to complete several questionnaires outside of the scanner about your mood and feelings of motivation. After completing the questionnaires, you will be placed into an MRI scanner and asked to make a series of choices aimed at either maximizing reward points (which will be turned into a performance bonus) or minimizing the amount of electrical stimulation received. You will have control over the setting of the maximum electrical stimulation that will be given to you during the experiment, and all stimulation will be below or equal to the level you determine.
     
    This research will ultimately help us gain a better understanding of the mechanisms of anxiety and depression.

    If you are interested please email us at affectivecogneurolab@gmail.com or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BHRXhIE3vzg3AobxpUdhxeUhnP439y3X/view

     

    (060822A)

    Contact Name:
    Email: affectivecogneurolab@gmail.com
    Phone:
    Wesbite: http://bishoplab.berkeley.edu/index.html
    For all the details click here view

  • Self Control and Behavior (071119A)

    Do you struggle with problems due to fighting with people, anger, or aggression?
    Have you been sober for at least 6 months after problems with substance or alcohol use?
    Have you had a suicide attempt in the past year?
    Have you ever had problems like severe debt, legal issues, physical fights, or loss of a job because of your behavior?

    If any of the above apply, this study may be a good fit for you. Our research group in the Psychology Department at UC Berkeley is conducting a study to better understand how thoughts and motivations change self-control and behaviors, and how that relates to psychological problems. You can earn up to $330 in return for your time. We are looking for people who are:
    - between the ages of 18-55 years old
    - able to come to UC Berkeley campus for up to four 2-3 hour visits

    If you’re interested, please follow the link below to take a short, anonymous survey that helps determine if the study would be a good fit. It should take about a minute to complete:
    http://ucbpsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aibSRaNwipK3QDH

    If you might be eligible, the short survey will link you to a scheduler where you can sign up for a longer eligibility pre-screening call. If you have questions, you can contact us at
    calmprogram@gmail.com or 510-542-8969.

    Thanks!

     

     

    071119A

    Contact Name:
    Email: calmprogram@gmail.com
    Phone: 510-542-8969
    Wesbite: https://calmprogram.wixsite.com/calmania
    For all the details click here view

  • Neural Mechanisms of Visual Crowding (052918A)

    The Whitney lab is conducting a visual study in the lab that lasts approximately 1 hour. We are running this study on the weekdays of July 22nd through Sept 22nd.The study involves viewing pictures/ listening to sounds on a computer and responding to the picture or sounds with button presses on the computer keyboard or mouse. The pay is  $15 per hour. Please write ayleib@berkeley.edu if you are interested in participating. The first ten eligible participants will be accepted. Thank you!

     

    052918A

    Contact Name:
    Email: ayleib@berkeley.edu
    Phone:
    Wesbite:
    For all the details click here view