Thank you so much for your family’s assistance with our studies of children’s development.
Online Studies
Please follow the links below to direct you to on-line studies appropriate for your child’s age.
For 4 Year Olds:
This study is about how children use words to learn about different emotions.
The study will take about 30 minutes (including registration) and you/your child will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card for participating.
Please note that parents will need to register and complete a consent form before children can participate, so you might want to do this before bringing your child over to start the game. Parent registration takes about 10 minutes and the child’s game takes about 20 minutes.
Click this link to access the study: https://lookit.mit.edu/studies/ad5de68f-52b1-4675-87f3-246d0a7e0223/
For 10 – 13 Year Olds:
This study is about how children use reward information to make decisions.
There are two study sessions that each take 30 minutes to complete. Each session can be done separately at your convenience. Your child will receive a $10 check for each session they complete.
Click this link to learn more about the study: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02OVEfL9RAeMwVo
In-Lab Studies
To learn more about these studies and for information about participation, please contact our lab at: childemotion@waisman.wisc.edu or 608-890-2525.
Attention and Emotion Category Learning Study
Children Ages 4-5
This study is looking at how children categorize combinations of facial and situational cues.
Participation is approximately 30 minutes. Children choose a prize.
Grid Probability Study
Children Ages 8-9
This study is looking at how children sort emotional expressions.
Participation is approximately one hour. Children choose a prize; parents receive a check for $25.
Predictability and Decision-Making Study
Children Ages 8-9
This study is looking at how children use cues from their environment.
Participation is approximately 1.5 hours. Children choose a prize; parents receive a check for $25.
Social Inclusion and Decision-Making Study
Children Ages 8-9
This study is looking at how children use cues from social interactions in their environment.
Participation is approximately 1.5 hours. Children choose a prize; parents receive a check for $25.