The Language Learning Lab at SDSU is currently looking for adult and child participants for a study looking at brain processing during word learning. 

Adult participants

The 2-hour study involves looking at pictures, answering questions, and completing an experimental word learning task while wearing a cap with electrodes to collect brainwave (EEG) data. 

To qualify, you must:

• Be 18-35 years old
• Be monolingual English or bilingual primary English speaker
• Be right-handed
• Have normal hearing
• Not be taking any medications other than over-the-counter allergy medication or birth control
• Not have a known IQ less than 75
• Have no history of:
  • Brain or serious head injury
  • Neurological illness, disorders, or dysfunction (e.g. Autism Spectrum Disorder)
  • Developmental disorders or ADD/ADHD
  • Language delays or disorders
  • Unstable medical conditions

We offer flexible scheduling and weekday daytime slots.  If you have any questions or are interested in setting up an appointment, please contact us.

Child participants

Children will come to the lab with their parents where they will perform tasks such as looking at pictures and answering questions and will complete a word learning task while wearing a cap with electrodes to allow us to collect brainwave data. The whole process takes around 3-4 hours and can be split into multiple sessions as needed. Participants will be compensated for their participation. We require the presence of a parent or legal guardian to sign a consent form.

To qualify, children must:

• Be 8-16 years old
• Be right-handed
• Be monolingual English or bilingual primary English speaker
• Have normal hearing
• Have no history of:
  • Brain injury or neurological illness
  • Developmental disorders or ADD/ADHD

We offer flexible scheduling including weekday daytime slots, weekends, and after school.

If you have any questions or are interested in setting up an appointment, please contact us.