Participating in research can be a very rewarding experience. By volunteering your time to complete one of our studies, you are helping the research community develop a greater understanding of different areas of development. You are also helping our University students collect data to complete their research projects for their education.
Many of our adult participants enjoy learning about the different areas we are studying here at the Lifespan Institute. When you participate, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about our research.
When you come to the Lifespan Institute to participate in any of our research studies, we will provide:
Many of our adult participants enjoy learning about the different areas we are studying here at the Lifespan Institute. When you participate, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about our research.
When you come to the Lifespan Institute to participate in any of our research studies, we will provide:
- Free and accessible parking.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate you, including daytime, evening and weekend appointments.
LIST OF CURRENT STUDIES LOOKING FOR ADULT PARTICIPANTS
Face Perception Lab
Senior Face Recognition - Adults 60+ years of age
We encounter faces in everyday life. But have you ever wondered why some faces are easier to recognize than others? The purpose of this study is to investigate how older adults learn and process faces. Should you choose to participate, you will be asked to read and complete an informed consent form. Then you will be asked to complete a series of tasks and make judgments about the faces presented to you.
We encounter faces in everyday life. But have you ever wondered why some faces are easier to recognize than others? The purpose of this study is to investigate how older adults learn and process faces. Should you choose to participate, you will be asked to read and complete an informed consent form. Then you will be asked to complete a series of tasks and make judgments about the faces presented to you.
First Impressions of Older Adult Faces - Adults 65+ years of age
Most of the research on first impressions have involved young adult faces and young adult participants. In this study, we are asking: What first impressions do we form when viewing older adult faces? Do older adults and young adults form different first impressions?
Should you choose to participate, you will be asked to read and complete an informed consent form. Then you will be shown several faces one at a time and asked to make judgments about the faces presented to you.
The study should take about 20 minutes to complete. As a token of our appreciation, you can enter your name into a draw to win a $40 gift card to Chapters.
Most of the research on first impressions have involved young adult faces and young adult participants. In this study, we are asking: What first impressions do we form when viewing older adult faces? Do older adults and young adults form different first impressions?
Should you choose to participate, you will be asked to read and complete an informed consent form. Then you will be shown several faces one at a time and asked to make judgments about the faces presented to you.
The study should take about 20 minutes to complete. As a token of our appreciation, you can enter your name into a draw to win a $40 gift card to Chapters.
Campbell Neurocognitive Aging Lab
Task-Related-Interference: Exploring On and Off Task Thoughts - Young adults 17-30 years of age, adults 65-80 years of age
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about how our thoughts and attention, as well as the neural activity that underlies them, may change across the lifespan.
This study will examine undergraduate students from Brock University (aged 17-30 years) and older volunteers from the community (aged 65-80 years). Participants must be right handed, have normal or corrected-to-normal vision, normal hearing, no known neurological conditions (such as epilepsy), and no history of head injury.
The study uses non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity from the scalp while you complete and series of computer tasks. The study will take approximately 2.5 hours and participants will receive $30 as a token of our appreciation for your time.
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about how our thoughts and attention, as well as the neural activity that underlies them, may change across the lifespan.
This study will examine undergraduate students from Brock University (aged 17-30 years) and older volunteers from the community (aged 65-80 years). Participants must be right handed, have normal or corrected-to-normal vision, normal hearing, no known neurological conditions (such as epilepsy), and no history of head injury.
The study uses non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity from the scalp while you complete and series of computer tasks. The study will take approximately 2.5 hours and participants will receive $30 as a token of our appreciation for your time.
Hormones Across the Lifespan - Adults 60+ years of age
Research has shown that hormone levels may be related to performance on some cognitive tasks. In this study, we are exploring how hormone levels influence task performance in healthy older adults (60+ years). During the study, we collect saliva samples while participants complete short tasks involving vocabulary, reading comprehension, and basic cognitive functions. We also collect information regarding participants' health and education.
Research has shown that hormone levels may be related to performance on some cognitive tasks. In this study, we are exploring how hormone levels influence task performance in healthy older adults (60+ years). During the study, we collect saliva samples while participants complete short tasks involving vocabulary, reading comprehension, and basic cognitive functions. We also collect information regarding participants' health and education.
Individual Differences in Movie Watching - Adults between 60-80 years of age
Current research shows that as we age our brain becomes more unique and our neural response tends to be quite different compared to our peers. Our lab is interested in investigating how older and younger adults' eyes and brains respond when watching a movie and how those responses affect other cognitive domains. In our task, we ask participants to come into the lab and watch a film while we track eye movements and brain activity. Participants will then be asked to complete a series of short tasks.
Participants must be 60-80 years old, normal or corrected-to-normal vision, right handed, and no known neurological conditions. Participants will be paid $10/hour for their time and are provided the option to find out the results of the study when it is completed.
Current research shows that as we age our brain becomes more unique and our neural response tends to be quite different compared to our peers. Our lab is interested in investigating how older and younger adults' eyes and brains respond when watching a movie and how those responses affect other cognitive domains. In our task, we ask participants to come into the lab and watch a film while we track eye movements and brain activity. Participants will then be asked to complete a series of short tasks.
Participants must be 60-80 years old, normal or corrected-to-normal vision, right handed, and no known neurological conditions. Participants will be paid $10/hour for their time and are provided the option to find out the results of the study when it is completed.
Social Cognitive Development Lab
Exploring Everyday Lies - 13-90 years of age
The purpose of this study is to explore the types of lies that we tell on a daily basis. Participants will attend a one-time orientation session at Brock University to learn about the study and get set up to participate. We will download an app onto their smartphone where they will be sent daily surveys asking about any lies that they told that day. They will complete these daily surveys on your phone for seven days and then attend a closing session at Brock where they will complete questionnaires related to their cognitive and social development.
Participants must be 13-90 years old. Any adults who participate will be compensated with $20 for participating (or can choose to receive 2.0 research credits if a Brock student).
The purpose of this study is to explore the types of lies that we tell on a daily basis. Participants will attend a one-time orientation session at Brock University to learn about the study and get set up to participate. We will download an app onto their smartphone where they will be sent daily surveys asking about any lies that they told that day. They will complete these daily surveys on your phone for seven days and then attend a closing session at Brock where they will complete questionnaires related to their cognitive and social development.
Participants must be 13-90 years old. Any adults who participate will be compensated with $20 for participating (or can choose to receive 2.0 research credits if a Brock student).
