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Behavioral Research at Edgewood College

The Psychology Research Center at Edgewood College is a multi-purpose behavioral research laboratory. This research center enables students to engage with the research process as principal investigators, research assistants and research participants. Students in the Psychology and Neuroscience programs who are interested in developing research skills to design and implement high-level projects that are carried out in the Psychology Research Center using any of the many tools available, including recording of behavioral observations, Virtual Reality immersion, physiological data collection, eye-tracking technology and experimental presentation. Such experiences allow students to develop skills that are relevant for a career in research as well as highly valued by employers and graduate school admissions representatives.

Research Participation Opportunities

Eye Movement and Attention

You are invited to participate in a research study examining your visual attentional responses to sounds and images. You will be asked to wear a glasses frame that contains a device called an eye tracker to measure the movements of your eye. While wearing the eye tracker, you will complete a number of visual search tasks. Participating will take about 30 minutes to complete and will be in person in the Psychology Research Center (DOM 119). More information can be found by contacting the primary investigator below. If you are interested in participating, please contact the researcher below with some of the following times that you are available: 

  • Monday: 10:15-11am & 4:30-5:30pm
  • Tuesday: 9-9:30am & 5:30-6pm
    Wednesday: 9:00 – 2:00 PM & 4:30-6:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9-9:30am
  • Friday: 9:00 – 9:30 AM, 11:00 – 1:00 PM & 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Alessandra Sardina: asardina@edgewood.edu 

Focus of Attention and Skills Learning

In this exciting study, we aim to explore how different types of attention impact the speed of learning and muscle engagement during a dart throwing task. By using Electromyography (EMG) to measure muscle recruitment, participants will engage in a dart-throwing task under two distinct conditions. In one scenario, they will use an internal focus of attention, concentrating on their bodily actions, while in the other, they will adopt an external focus, concentrating on the movement of the dart.   

TIMES FOR PARTICIPATION LISTED HERE  

If interested in participating in this study, please contact Evan Rufer at ERufer@edgewood.edu to schedule a session form the listed times above.   

  • Monday: 10:00-12:00; 4:00 – 5:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 – 3:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00-12:00; 4:00 – 5:00
  • Friday: 10:00 – 12:00

Spirituality and Human Flourishing – ONLINE

You are invited to participate in research on how spirituality and religiosity can influence your perception of well-being. For this study, you will be completing an online survey that consists of questions concerning your own experience of religiosity, spirituality, and well-being. You will also be asked to read two texts and answer questions about them. These texts will take 5-10 minutes to read, and the whole survey may take up to 25-30 minutes to complete. All answers are anonymous. I am seeking participants who identify as having different levels of religiosity and spirituality. To participate please click the link below: 

https://edgewood.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6QYSjZRfO0RQ138

Further questions can be directed to the researcher: azdziarski@edgewood.edu and supervisor: fspector@edgewood.edu. 

Non-Verbal Digital Communication Study – ONLINE

You are invited to participate in an anonymous, online research study about your digital communication behaviors and experiences. You will be asked some basic demographic information, and to respond to several questions about your digital media usage, your experiences with non-verbal digital communication, and how you feel about certain aspects of your life. Most people can complete this survey in approximately 20 minutes. All answers are anonymous.
Please click on this link, or cut and paste it into your browser, to access survey:
If you have questions about the research, contact David Lambert at: lambert@edgewood.edu.