Here are psychology research options that are open at the present time. Check with your course instructors to see if they are requiring research participation, and if so, how much. Others may not require research participation, but might offer bonus points for participation.
In order to participate in any of the studies listed below, you must be 18 years of age or older.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE

***NO RESEARCH COMPLETED AFTER 5:00 PM CENTRAL ON MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025 WILL RECEIVE RESEARCH PARTICIPATION CREDIT***

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ATTITUDES TOWARDS MENTAL HEALTH

Description:  We are seeking to better understand individual's attitudes towards mental health and mental health help-seeking.

Research Participation Credit:  30 minutes

To Participate: Please be sure you have 30 minutes of uninterrupted time before you begin the study. Then use the link below to begin:

https://msutexas.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8jJagTNL0ArSSeG

Contact Information and Questions: Email Dr. David Carlston (david.carlston@msutexas.edu) 

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                                                   Effects of Font on Memory

Description: This study is investigating how people remember related word pairs. You will study a set of words and will complete a short memory test.

Research Participation Credit: 30 minutes

To Participate: Please be sure you have 30 minutes of uninterrupted time before you begin the study. Then use the link below to begin:

https://mmlpsych.com/SF/Ex3/ 

Important! To receive credit, make sure to complete the survey link at the end of the study!

Contact Information and Questions: Email Dr. Nicholas Maxwell (nicholas.maxwell@msutexas.edu) 

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Word Pair Memory 3

Description: This study assesses the effects of various study strategies on memory for word pairs. You will study a series of word pairs like cat-dog and will then take a memory test.

Research Participation Credit: 30 minutes

To Participate: Please be sure you have 30 minutes of uninterrupted time before you begin the study. Then use the link below to begin:

https://mmlpsych.com/MJOL3/Ex1/ 

Important! To receive credit, make sure to complete the survey link at the end of the study!

Contact Information and Questions: Email Dr. Nicholas Maxwell (nicholas.maxwell@msutexas.edu)

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Perceived Belongingness Survey

Description: This study is interested in student belongingness. You will respond to a set of items assessing mental health, physical health, and your sense of belonging on campus. 

Research Participation Credit: 15 minutes

To Participate: Please be sure you have 15 minutes of uninterrupted time before you begin the study. Then use the link below to begin: 

https://qualtricsxmzvjkyy885.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9EpRaVK0X05rV9s 

Contact Information and Questions: Email Dr. Nicholas Maxwell (nicholas.maxwell@msutexas.edu) 

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Negative Impact of Audiovisual Media

Description: We are looking to understand the potential etiology of PTSD better as it pertains to audiovisual media.

Research Participation Credit: 15 minutes

To Participate: Please make sure you have 15 minutes of uninterrupted time in order to take the survey. You may not need the full time, as certain individuals will be excluded from certain parts of the survey. However, all participants will receive full research participation credit. To begin, click the link below:

https://qualtricsxmjd6g459yg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6JwtadbC068xsX4 

Contact Information and Questions: Email Dr. Michael Vandehey (michael.vandehey@msutexas.edu) 

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