Participants needed for Psychology Research Project

What is the study about?

The purpose of the study is to examine autonomic reactivity during stress tasks.

What will I get?

You’ll receive extra credit for participating in the screening questionnaire. If you are eligible to complete part 2 of the study, you’ll also earn a $15 Amazon gift card and additional extra credit through the WVU SONA system.

How do I participate?

Step 1: Complete the screening questionnaire in the WVU SONA system to determine your eligibility (go.wvu.edu/4ga72). To be eligible, you must be 18+, must not have any chronic health conditions, must not use tobacco or nicotine products more than 15 days per month, and must not take any medications that could influence cardiovascular reactivity.

Step 2: If you are eligible, you will be contacted via email to schedule a time for part 2. In part 2 of the study, you will:

Participate in two tasks (puzzles) for approximately 1 hour in the Life Sciences Building

Have your blood pressure and heart rate recorded during completion of these tasks.

Questions? Contact Emma Thompson for more info at erp0014@mix.wvu.edu

Principal Investigator: Kevin Larkin, PhD (kevin.larkin@mail.wvu.edu ; 304-293-1700)

WVU Department of Psychology

*The West Virginia University Institutional Review Board’s approval of this project is on file with the WVU Office of Human Research Protections