PSY 357 The Influence of Transformations on Cognitive Processing
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Faculty:
Art Markman, Ph.D.
Contact:
Lisa Narvaez grimmlr@mail.utexas.edu
Leora Orent orent@psy.utexas.edu
Description:
When a caterpillar turns into a butterfly is it perceived as the same being or a new entity entirely? Or when a table’s top is removed, leaving 4 legs, is it still a table or not? This study investigates how people perceive and interpret transformations.
Qualifications:
Lab hours are relatively flexible and students are expected to work 6-10 hours per week.
Duties:
Interact with participants and collect data. More experienced students may help with data analysis.
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