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Age differences in motivation and categorization learning

Faculty:

Todd Maddox, PhD

Contact:

Marissa Gorlick cosmiccarrot@gmail.com

Description:

This study examines how emotional and logical motivation affect categorization learning differently for younger and older adults.

Qualifications:

Some relevant skills are knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience working with older adults.  Being detail oriented, reliable, organized, and hard working are also important.

Duties:

This opportunity would be ideal for any students gearing up for graduate school.  RAs will recruit participants, run experiments, and enter data.   There are opportunities for increasing involvement with experience and interest.

PSY 357 Undergraduate Research Projects (FALL 2009)
PSY 357 Course Requirements

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