Volunteers needed for an EEG study investigating neural representations of memory failures

Description

Ethics ref: 20119

We are looking for volunteers to participate in our study using electroencephalography (EEG), a safe, non-invasive method that measures electrical fields produced by brain cells, to investigate brain activity during true and false memory experiences. You will be asked to perform cognitive tasks that involve the presentation of words on a video screen whilst we measure your brain activity and eye movements. The study will take up to 2.5 hours (including around 30 minutes of EEG preparation, 75 minutes performing tasks during EEG recording, and 15 minutes to clean up and wash your hair afterwards), and you will be financially compensated for your time.

Please contact us, if you are interested and you:

1. Are between the ages of 18 and 35
2. Are a native English speaker
3. Are right-handed
4. Have good eyesight (glasses are acceptable; contact lenses cannot be worn)
5. Are able to provide informed consent
6. Have no history of neurological or psychiatric illness (e.g., dyslexia, epilepsy, dementia, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia etc.)
7. Do not have implanted metal around your head or face or hair embellishments (extensions, weaves, wigs) that might interfere with cap placement or electrode contact, unless it can be removed in advance of the session
8. Do not have particularly sensitive or allergic skin or scalp

Where:
The study will take place in the EEG Lab, Dover Street Building, main University of Manchester campus. You will be given directions.
Note: We will ask you to have clean, dry hair and a clean face (no make-up) when you come for the session.
For more details, please check the Participant Information Sheet (PIS):
https://tinyurl.com/4wbvuh7f
If you are interested in taking part or have any questions regarding this study, please email the researcher: May Taylor: may.taylor@student.manchester.ac.uk

Contact details

may.taylor@student.manchester.ac.uk