WHAT IS THIS
STUDY ABOUT? -
Problems in perception and attention are common in
schizophrenia, but the exact nature of these problems is not
well understood. The main purpose of this research project is
to gather information on the nature of problems in perception
and attention in schizophrenia..
WHO WOULD QUALIFY?
-
Patients with a
diagnosis of schizophrenia
Males &
females between the ages of 18-60
No current
substance abuse
No history
of head injury with loss of consciousness
No history
of seizures or other neurological disorders
Community
control subjects
Males and
females between the ages of 25-55
Not
currently taking psychotropic medications
No history
of major psychiatric disorder
No history
of substance dependence
No first
degree relative with Schizophrenia or other psychotic
disorder
No history
of head injury with loss of consciousness
No history
of seizures or other neurological disorders
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO
DO? -
Interview
- (1 hour and 45 minutes)
covering
topics of personal, emotional, substance use history,
etc.
Assessments
- (4.5 - 8.5 hours)
You will be
asked to identify objects that are presented on a
computer
Your brain's
electrical activity will be recorded in response to
looking at objects and listening to sounds
(electroencephalogram; EEG)
You will be
asked to identify emotions in pictures, on audiotape,
and on videos of people interacting
You will be
asked to perform learning and memory tests.
COMPENSATION?
We pay $15 per
hour and will reimburse you for travel related costs
