UTas Cog Neuro Lab

23/07/2026

UTAS Cog Neuro Lab are looking at how individual differences like personality, mental health symptoms (anxiety, ADHD / OCD symptoms), and experiences (meditation, alcohol use) might affect attention to emotional information.

The research involves an online questionnaire (15-20) and one lab session in Hobart (2 hours). We are looking for adults (18-35 years) with no serious physical or neurological conditions. Reimbursement: $20 giftpay voucher (or 2 hours research participation for psychology students).

Head to https://redcap.utas.edu.au/surveys/?s=PH4TF9KJFH8EEJXL for more info and to complete screening survey. Or contact [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.

09/05/2025

Are you Paying Attention?

UTAS Cog Neuro Lab are looking at individual differences in attention and how this relates to brain activity. For this study we are particularly interested in how individual differences like personality, mental health symptoms (anxiety, OCD, ADHD), experiences (video gaming, social networking, meditation, alcohol use) might affect attention.

The research involves an online screening questionnaire and a 2-hour experimental session where you will complete some attention tasks on a computer while we measure your brain activity.

We are looking for adults (18-35 years), with no serious physical or neurological conditions, or some medication/drug use.

Reimbursement: $20 giftpay voucher (or 2 hours research credit for Psychology students)

For more info and to complete the screening survey head to https://bit.ly/UTASAttention2022
Or contact [email protected] (0472 631 101) with any questions.

09/05/2025

Do you have symptoms of ADHD??

UTAS Cog Neuro Lab are looking at individual differences in attention and how this relates to brain activity. For this study we are particularly interested in how individual differences like personality, mental health symptoms (anxiety, OCD, ADHD), experiences (video gaming, social networking, meditation, alcohol use) might affect attention.

The research involves an online screening questionnaire and a 2-hour experimental session where you will complete some attention tasks on a computer while we measure your brain activity.

We are looking for adults (18-35 years), with no serious physical or neurological conditions, or some medication/drug use.

Reimbursement: $20 giftpay voucher (or 2 hours research credit for Psychology students)

For more info and to complete the screening survey head to https://bit.ly/UTASAttention2022
Or contact [email protected] (0472 631 101) with any questions.

09/05/2025

UTAS Cog Neuro Lab are looking at individual differences in attention and how this relates to brain activity. For this study we are particularly interested in how individual differences like personality, mental health symptoms (anxiety, OCD, ADHD), experiences (video gaming, social networking, meditation, alcohol use) might affect attention.

The research involves an online screening questionnaire and a 2-hour experimental session where you will complete some attention tasks on a computer while we measure your brain activity.
We are looking for adults (18-35 years), with no serious physical or neurological conditions, or some medication/drug use.

Reimbursement: $20 giftpay voucher (or 2 hours research credit for Psychology students)

For more info and to complete the screening survey head to https://bit.ly/UTASAttention2022
Or contact [email protected] (0472 631 101) with any questions

09/05/2025

Giddy On Up to this Virtual Reality Study
UTAS Cog Neuro Lab are exploring the differences in stress restoration within three Virtual Reality settings: horse, nature, and urban. For this study, we are particularly interested in which condition will be more relaxing for you.
The research involves an online questionnaire and a 1-hour experimental session where you will complete three stress tests and three virtual reality settings, while we measure your heart rate, skin conductance, and brain activity (EEG).
We are looking for adults (18-35 years), with normal hearing/vision, and no history of cardiac, neurological, or respiratory conditions, fainting, vertigo, seizures, claustrophobia, or any implanted devices (e.g., pacemakers).
You will receive $20 giftpay voucher (or 1.25 hour SONA research credit for Psychology students).
Head to https://tinyurl.com/natureVR for more info and to complete the screening survey. Or contact [email protected] with any questions.

16/07/2024

We are seeking research participants!

The UTAS Cog Neuro Lab are currently investigating how different environments can influence attention, brain activity, and mood.

This research involves a short (

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26/06/2024

Do you have symptoms of OCD??
UTAS Cog Neuro Lab are looking at how individual differences like personality, mental health symptoms (anxiety, OCD, ADHD), experiences (video gaming, social networking, meditation, alcohol use) might affect attention and brain activity. The research involves an online screening questionnaire and one experimental session (2 hours). We are looking for adults (18-35 years) with no serious physical or neurological conditions or some medications/drug use. Reimbursement: $20 giftpay voucher (or 2 hours research participation for psychology students). Head to https://bit.ly/UTASAttention2022
or contact [email protected], [email protected] with any questions.

26/06/2024

Are you an Action Video Gamer??
UTAS Cog Neuro Lab are looking at how individual differences like personality, mental health symptoms (anxiety, OCD, ADHD), experiences (video gaming, social networking, meditation, alcohol use) might affect attention and brain activity. The research involves an online screening questionnaire and one experimental session (2 hours). We are looking for adults (18-35 years) with no serious physical or neurological conditions or some medications/drug use. Reimbursement: $20 giftpay voucher (or 2 hours research participation for psychology students). Head to https://bit.ly/UTASAttention2022
or contact [email protected], [email protected] with any questions.

13/06/2024

Giddy On Up to this Online Survey!
Calling all Practitioners of Equine-Assisted Services in Australia

We are exploring the existing equine-assisted interventions within Australia. We are hoping to better understand your unique equine practice to raise awareness about equine-assisted services (e.g., therapy, learning, etc) in Australia and promote the need for further research and funding. This research involves a short, 20-minute online survey. We are looking for the owners or facilitators of equine-assisted services within Australia, who are eager to expand global knowledge of equine-assisted services.

Yes, this study is completely voluntary, and so we are offering you the chance to win 1 of 3 $50 giftpay vouchers!

Please contact [email protected] to express your interest and to ask any questions.

12/06/2024

Come Play a Video Game while we Measure your Responses!

We are exploring peoples' experiences of playing video games. The research involves a brief online questionnaire and a 1-hour experimental session where you will play a video game (Tetris) while we measure your brain activity, heart rate, and skin conductance, and ask some follow-up questions.

We are looking for adults (18-35 years), with normal hearing/vision, fluent English, and no history of serious cardiac/respiratory, neurological or psychological conditions, no use of some medications (e.g., heart medications or beta blockers) or other drugs, and no implanted devices (e.g., pacemakers).

Reimbursement: $20 giftpay voucher (or 1.25 hour research credit for Psychology students).

Head to https://bit.ly/utastetris for more info and to complete the screening survey. Or contact [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.
This study has been approved by the University of Tasmania Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) (H0030524)