fMRI Studies
Most fMRI studies last 3-4 hours total (1-2 hours in the scanner itself) and involve the same type of tasks undertaken in the behavioral studies: simply viewing words or pictures on a screen and responding with corresponding button presses. Before beginning the fMRI experiment, you will fill out informed consent and screening forms. The experimenter will explain these in detail and answer any questions you may have regarding the task or the scanner itself. Throughout the scanning session you will be in full contact with the experimenters through a two-way intercom system.
To read more about what fMRI is, please click here.
Behavioral Studies
Behavioral studies usually consist of 1-2 hours of time in our lab in which individuals are presented with words or pictures on the computer screen and are asked to respond to the items by pressing buttons on the keyboard.
Compensation for behavioral studies is $10/hour. Participants age 60-85 receive additional compensation for travel time to/from our lab. Free visitor parking is available to all participants with 24-hour notice.
Anyone who has specific questions about our lab or the research we are currently conducting can e-mail us at cabezalab@duke.edu.