Modulating Thought Dynamics Within the Dynamic Framework

Summary

The types of thoughts we engage in can both support and interfere with other types of cognition depending on the context. The goal of the present study is to examine what factors may impact these different types of thoughts.

We will ask participants to come into our lab at the university for two sessions taking place about 1 week apart. Each session will last approximately 60 minutes and will involve watching a series of videos. Before, during, or after the videos participants will be asked questions about their current thoughts as well as their mood.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 17 to 60

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

In order to participate participants must:

1. Be between 17-60 years of age
2. Have normal or corrected to normal vision
3. Be fluent in English

Exclusion criteria:

Participants who are not fluent in English or do not have normal vision will not be able to participate as they will be required to read and understand images and text presented on a computer screen.

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Additional information

Contact information

Students at the University of Calgary enrolled in a psychology course may participate for course credit through the Research Participation System. If using this method, please sign up for the research study named "Manipulating Mind Wandering Within the Dynamic Framework". All other interested and eligible individuals who wish to participate will be compensated in the form of gift cards, and can contact our lab at the following email address to receive more information: internalattentionlab@ucalgary.ca. When emailing us please directly state the study you are interested in (Manipulating Mind Wandering Within the Dynamic Framework) to ensure you receive the fastest response possible.

Principal investigator:

Julia Kam

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB24-1673