Psychology
Participate in our Research with the Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology is always looking for volunteers to take part in our research studies as your help is invaluable for the successful completion of these studies. You can take part in online studies from the comfort of your own home, or come into the department and participate in research studies.
Research Study Register
If you would like us to contact you when we are recuiting for participants, please leave your details on our Study Register.
Online Studies
Our online studies allow you to take part in our research without having to leave the comfort of your own home. Please check here for the online studies currently running.
Studies Currently Recuiting:
The call for participants will go out automatically if you are registered on our Study Register. If you want to participate in any of our studies, please make sure that you contact the Researcher directly. Some of the studies can be completed online.
Eyewitness Memory: Investigating Eyewitness Memory
Researchers: Dr. James Sauer, Daisy Henchy and Chloe Bartlett
Time requirement: Approx. 30 minutes
Recruiting now for a research study running until approximately the end of February 2013. For this study participants will view four stimulated crime videos. Participants will then be questioned about the content of these videos. The study is conducted entirely on computer. You do not need to prepare anything for this study. Participants will receive £5 as a thank you for their time.
If you are interested in taking part in this study please contact one of the researchers: Daisy Henchy: daisy.henchy@myport.ac.uk OR Chloe Bartlett: chloe.bartlett@myport.ac.uk.
Cooperation in infancy
Researchers: Valentina Fantasia, Dr. Vasu Reddy, Dr. Beatriz Lopez, Dr. Alan Costall.
Time requirement: 1 hour/1 hour and 30 minutes.
Recruiting now for a research study running until approximately the end of February 2013. Investigating whether and how motor coordination of three month old infants facilitates early cooperative behaviours, during joint routines like nappy changing and playing. Participants will have any travel expenses reimbursed.
If you are interested please contact Valentina Fantasia at valentina.fantasia@port.ac.uk.