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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.
False Memory Lab
(Dr. Lampinen): The false memory lab is currently seeking
students to work as research assistants in the lab. The false memory lab
conducts research on false memories, eyewitness testimony, and psychology
and the law. 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:
Jessica Nolan, M.A. at: jmn03@uark.edu.
Faculty Advisor is Dave Schroeder, Ph.D.
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