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Arkansas Institute of Developmental Science – ArKIDS (Dr. Leen-Feldner): The ArKIDS laboratory conducts
research with adolescents (10 – 17 years). Specifically, we are interested
in what puts adolescents at risk for anxiety-type problems, including panic
disorder. Some of the risk factors we study are drug use, stressful life events,
and pubertal development. To address our research questions, we use
sophisticated biological challenge methodology (e.g., voluntary
hyperventilation) to induce a panic-type state. We then examine how
adolescents differ in their response to this experience (e.g., heart rate;
ratings of fear). Undergraduate research assistants work in a supportive
team environment on all aspects of the research process (e.g., recruitment,
clinical interviewing, biological challenge administration, data entry). If
you are interested in joining us, please see the ArKIDS website for
information on the application process. http://comp.uark.edu/~eleenfe/undergradtraining.htm
Center for Research on Violence and Victimization -- CRAV (Dr. Cavell): We
are seeking undergraduate students who are interesting in
receiving 3hrs of course credit for aiding in data collection and
mentoring at-risk 4th and 5th grade students at Springdale schools. Currently, we are
conducting an investigation that involves pairing college-age mentors
with children struggling with peer relationships. This is an
opportunity to develop a relationship that could potentially make a
difference in a young child?s life. Mentoring requires eating
lunch at the child?s school twice a week (lunch lasts approx 30 min)
and reporting on the events that take place during lunch time.
If you are interested in participating in this project please contact
Dr. Tim Cavell at tcavell@uark.edu
or Chris Elledge at lelledg@uark.edu.
Experimental
Social Psychology Lab (Dr. Eidelman) -- Social psychology is a diverse and exciting field
that examines social influence in many forms. Currently our research lab is
exploring the following topics:
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Stereotyping
and Prejudice: How do perceptions of similarity to outgroup members
influence stereotypes about, and liking for, members of that group?
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Attitudes
toward Animals: What psychological factors affect our attitudes and
behaviors toward other species?
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Political
Attitudes: What are the psychological determinants of political attitudes
and ideology? Do psychological factors promote tradition?
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The Self: How
do self-perceptions change following success and failure? Do cultural stereotypes
shape these self-perceptions?
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Motivation
and Emotion: How do motivational factors bias our predictions about the
future, including how we think we will feel?
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Morality: How
do people determine whether social groups and their members are moral?
We are looking
for several motivated undergraduates to help conduct experimental research
on these and related topics. Lab members work in a supportive environment
that offers firsthand knowledge of social psychological research that helps
prepare students for graduate or professional school. Primary
responsibilities include study design, scheduling, and data collection. Additional
opportunities (e.g., data analysis and manuscript preparation) exist for
those who want more involvement. Students typically sign up for 3 credits
of PSYC 207V and work up to 9 hours per week. Advanced/honors students may conduct
independent research projects after some time in the lab. For additional
information or to request an application, please contact Dr. Scott Eidelman
at eidelman@uark.edu, or Jennifer
Pattershall at jmpatter@uark.edu.
Psychology and Law
Lab (Dr. Lampinen): The lab conducts research on missing children, protecting children from violence,
false confessions, eyewitness testimony, children's memory, jury decision
making, and the relationship between states of consciousness and memory.. Research assistants
attend lab meetings once a week (Tuesdays at 4:00), run
experimental sessions, help with data entry and analysis, and help with
design of materials. To fill out a lab application visit us at http://comp.uark.edu/~lampinen/application.html
or for more information, contact Dr. Lampinen at lampinen@uark.edu.
Intervention Sciences Laboratory – ISL (Dr. Feldner): Our research
team in the ISL dedicates time and effort to the training and professional
development of motivated and outstanding undergraduate students. We hold
regular meetings that focus on training in anxiety disorders, health
behaviors, and steps necessary for getting into graduate school in clinical
and experimental psychology. We are currently looking for interested
undergraduates to help on two different studies which are described below:
STUDY 1: The effects of sleep deprivation on a biological challenge
This study assesses how sleep deprivation affects
responding to an anxiety-related laboratory challenge.
Training, Responsibilities, and Opportunities
Include:
-Participant recruitment and screening
-Administration of structured clinical interviews
-Learn cognitive-behavioral techniques for anxiety
reduction
-Learn how to run a research protocol involving a
laboratory challenge
-Administer and measure physiological indices such as
heart rate and muscle tension.
-Data management
STUDY 2: Delay discounting among individuals
exposed to trauma and those with posttraumatic stress disorder
Training, Responsibilities, and Opportunities
Include:
-Participant recruitment and screening
-Administration of structured clinical interviews
-Work with a clinical population with PTSD
-Learn cognitive-behavioral techniques for anxiety
reduction
-Learn how to administer and run a computer-based delay
discounting protocol
-Administer and measure physiological indices such as
heart rate and muscle tension
-Data management and database development
Please visit our laboratory
website or call 575-5811 for more information and an application to
join the ISL team and gain a unique research experience.
Language
Processing Lab (Dr. Levine): The language processing lab is seeking students to work
as research assistants. The research in the lab is primarily concerned with
the cognitive processes that are involved in comprehending language.
Research assistants in the lab help design experimental materials, assist
with data collection and analysis, read journal articles, and learn about
the research process. Lab hours are fit to your schedule, and one-hour lab
meetings occur once a week (fit to everyone's schedule). Those interested
should visit http://comp.uark.edu/~whlevine/apply.html or
e-mail whlevine@uark.edu.
Social
Influence and Environment Lab (Dr. Schroeder): How can we use psychology to
understand and solve environmental problems? Through a combination of
laboratory and field research, the social influence and environment lab
addresses theoretical and practical questions related to environmental
behavior. Laboratory research focuses on understanding how social
norms operate to change behavior in general and environmental behavior in
particular. Field research is focused on implementing and evaluating social
influence techniques in real world settings. In the fall of 2006,
field research will be related to reducing non-point source pollution in
the Illinois River Watershed via outreach and education with urban
residents.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Undergraduate researchers will be trained to assist with data management
(including collection, entry and analysis), background research, and report
writing. The lab group meets once a week for approximately one
hour. The lab meeting is used to discuss assigned readings, update
one another on projects, and as a general check-in. Undergraduate
assistants sign up for 2-3 hours of independent study credit and work 6-10
hours per week.
CONTACT:
Faculty Advisor is Dave Schroeder, Ph.D. (dave@uark.edu)
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