Changes in the Brain Associated with Character Identification

This study investigates changes in the brain that occur when people reflect on their own positive personality traits. Researchers use MRI to evaluate changes in the brain (no injections or contrast dyes are used).

Actively Recruiting
Yes
Duration

2 in-person visits to Kessler Foundation in East Hanover and West Orange, NJ. 

  • Visit 1 (East Hanover): 1.5 hours (consent, questionnaires & mock-scanner procedure)
  • Visit 2 (West Orange): 2 hours (fMRI Scan and Qualitative Interview)
Inclusion Criteria
  • Young adults aged 18-30 who do not have any disabilities (e.g., do not have nervous system disorders/injuries or any psychiatric conditions)
  • Right-handed
Compensation

$100 for completing the study.

IRB Number:

R-1211-23

Research Center
Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research
Research Coordinator