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PRISM Study
Research Goal
Investigating the effect of minority stress and related interpersonal experiences on how the brain processes rewards.
Participant Eligibility
Self-Identification:
All participants must self-identify as LGBTQ+
Age:
Adults aged 18 to 24
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Language:
All participants must speak either French or English fluently
Availability:
All participants must be available for a 2 hour in-person lab visit
Registration
Are you eligible to participate in our study?
To register, send an inquiry about to our email below titled 'LGBT+ Young Adult Study' or 'PRISM Study':
emotion-study.psychology@mcgill.ca
Study Components
Total Compensation
Qualified participants receive:
$93 in cash for full participation
Step 1
Lab Visit: non-EEG Activities
Participant Activity:
- A 30 minute online questionnaire
Step 2
Lab Visit: EEG Activities
Participant Activity:
- Complete several computer games while your brain is monitored by EEG
(Compensation: $25 for full lab visit + up to $6, performance-based)
- $6.25 / 30 min
See our About EEG Research page to learn more about the electroencephalogram (EEG)
Step 3
Post-Lab Visit Surveys
Participant Activity:
- Complete 3 very brief (< 5 min) daily surveys over 20 days
(Compensation: up to a $60 in cash, depending on # of surveys completed,
with an additional $8 cash bonus if all surveys are completed)
**Tasks from Step 3 are optional for participation**
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