May 11, 2016 – Psychology Students' Association

RECRUITING RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS

May 11, 2016 PSAExperiment Participation, Other Opportunities, Volunteer

Would you like to be a test subject in a brain science study? Have your brain activity measured and get a chance to improve your perception of rapid speech? (Compensation $15/hr) We would like to invite anybody aged 18-35 (must be right-handed, speak English as a first language and not have difficulties with hearing) to participate in a research study examining the mechanisms of speech perception and learning. We will be measuring neural activity using an electroencephalogram (or EEG). The study is conducted over the course of 2-3 sessions with the first and last sessions 7-10 days apart. The first […]

Job Posting – Program Assistant: Youth Psychology Service

May 11, 2016May 11, 2016 PSAJob Opportunity, Other Opportunities

Youth Psychology Service The Youth Psychology Service (YPS) is a student-led initiative for at-risk youth, their caregivers, and community workers. The program has four goals: Goal 1: Increase access to psychological services in marginalized populations Goal 2: Provide psychological services to youth and their family Goal 3: Support staff and foster interdisciplinary partnerships Goal 4: Expand clinical, research, and professional development for students Services include clinical services for youth, staff training and consultation, program development and evaluation, and caregiver support groups. YPS also has a research program, including the evaluation of the efficacy of community-based services provided for youth. Services […]

RESEARCH ASSISTANT: Plaks Lab

May 11, 2016 PSAOther Opportunities, Research Assistant

The Plaks Lab at UofT is looking for volunteer research assistants for the summer term (starting immediately, to mid-August) to help design and run studies on the topic of moral decision-making in romantic relationships. We are looking for students with strong academic records, and who are reliable, conscientious, and capable of independent work. Relevant lab experience (including knowledge of Qualtrics and SPSS) is an asset but not required. Applicants should be able to commit at least eight hours to lab work each week, and will have the opportunity to engage with each stage of the experimental process (e.g., study design, […]

PARTICIPANT OPPORTUNITY: Paid Memory Study

May 11, 2016 PSAExperiment Participation, Other Opportunities, Volunteer

Calling all Undergraduate Students (Ages 18-25 yrs.) for a PAID study on Memory of Visual Objects at Baycrest Hospital. You get $20 after completing the 1 hr study! We are currently recruiting participants for an eye-tracking study at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital. All testing will take place at Baycrest Hospital at 3560 Bathurst st. at Bathurst and Wilson. In this study we want to know how people perceive visual objects. You will be asked to view a series of pictures of objects presented on a computer screen and to make decisions about them. While you are performing these tasks, […]