Personality and Neural Correlates of Defensive Action (The PANDA Study)

STUDY BASICS

Are you 22-60 years old? You may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about personality, decision-making, and brain function. Study procedures involve interviews, questionnaires, and games. Some participants will also be asked to have an fMRI scan. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to better understand the relationship between personality, decision-making, and brain function. Researchers hope their findings may lead to better ways to treat mental health disorders in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 22-60
• Not currently experiencing psychosis or mania
• No history of any neurological disorder, concussion with loss of consciousness over 30 minutes, or stroke
• Willing to undergo fMRI scanning if requested (not every participant will undergo scanning)

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Study participation involves completing a series of questionnaires and interviews and playing computer games. Some participants will also be asked to complete computer games during functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). MRI scans are not invasive and do not use radiation.