• Understanding and Building Overall Cognitive Capability Through Attention Control

    Questions? Email us at englelab@psych.gatech.edu to learn more!


    What’s the goal?: This study focuses on understanding how different mental processes, such as attention, memory, and reasoning, interact and relate to one another. By combining behavioral testing, pupil tracking, and EEG data, we aim to uncover the brain mechanisms behind cognitive abilities and attention. Your participation will help researchers gain valuable insights into how the brain functions during these tasks.

    What would I be asked to do?: This study consists of three sessions, each lasting about 2.5 hours:
    • Session 1 & 2: During these two sessions, you will complete a series of cognitive tasks on a computer while we monitor your physiological responses, such as eye gaze and pupil size.
    • Session 3: In the third session, you will complete additional cognitive tasks while we record your brain activity using an EEG (electroencephalogram). The EEG is a safe and painless procedure that uses electrodes applied to your scalp to measure your brain’s electrical signals. You’ll even have the opportunity to receive a picture of your head reconstruction from the EEG session.

    Why volunteer for this study?: While there are no direct personal benefits, your participation will contribute to advancing research on mental processes. You will receive financial compensation for your time: $35 for the first session, $40 for the second, and $50 for the third. Georgia Tech students may also opt to receive 1.0 SONA credit per hour (up to 7.5 credits), or a combination of SONA credits and monetary payment.

    Who can participate?: Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35. Participants must be native English speakers who learned English before the age of 5, have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and are not color blind, and have no history of hearing impairment, seizures, or brain injury.

    How do I participate?: Sign up by booking your first session -> here <- .





    Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

    By participating in this study, you agree to the following:
    • Voluntary Participation: You can withdraw from the study at any time without penalty, and you will be compensated for completed sessions.
    • Data Collection: We will collect cognitive performance, eye tracking, and EEG data. Your data will be anonymized, assigned a participant number, and never linked to your name.
    • Data Storage & Confidentiality: Data will be stored securely on password-protected systems and backed up nightly. Physical documents (e.g., consent forms) will be kept in locked cabinets. Only authorized personnel will have access.
    • Data Retention & Disposal: Your data will be retained for at least 3 years and securely destroyed after 10 years. Identifiers will be removed once the data is processed.
    • No Third-Party Sharing: Your identifiable data will not be shared outside the research team.