Question 1

How can I/my child/my center participate?

Accepted Answer

Please fill out the Contact Us form with some information, and we'll get back to you ASAP with opportunities that we have available.

Question 2

Will I be able to watch my child participate when they participate in an in-lab study?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have one-way mirrored observation available so you can watch as your child participates in the study.

Question 3

I have other children I'll need to bring with me. Will I be able to do so?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! In some cases, we may even have studies for those children. But even if we don't, you are welcome to bring all of your children with you to an in-lab visit. We just ask that you give us notice so that we can make sure we are properly staffed and can accomodate the number of visits we'll have.

Question 4

Will I find out the results of the study?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Studies can take several years to complete. For this reason, we provide newsletter updates on our ongoing projects each year. We also provide publications once the study has been completed and accepted for publication. If interested, please sign up on our Contact Us page, or let one of our researchers know that you'd like these updates.

Question 5

My child has a developmental delay. Can s/he still participate?

Accepted Answer

Yes! It is helpful if you let us know ahead of time so we can make any necessary accomodations, and so we can make a note. Otherwise, as long as you and your child are comfortable, we are happy to have him or her try our games.

Question 6

What if my child isn't interested, is feeling shy, or just doesn't want to participate the day we come in?

Accepted Answer

When a child expresses a desire to stop, we respect it. Participation is always voluntary and children are always allowed to stop. In some cases, children need a short break before continuing with the study. In other cases, children want to stop the study altogether - we leave it up to you and your child to figure out what you would like to do.

Question 7

Can I get a video of my child participating?

Accepted Answer

Yes! A copy of the video and audio of your child’s experimental session can be requested via e-mail to dosclab@uci.edu and upon request will be transferred to you via Dropbox or another secure data transfer service.

Question 8

How can I schedule/re-schedule/cancel an appointment?

Accepted Answer

Please email us at dosclab@uci.edu. We appreciate the advanced notice as our lab are specifically staffed for your visit.

Question 9

When is your lab open for visits?

Accepted Answer

We are conducting online and in-person studies from 9:30am-5pm PST Monday through Friday (some Saturdays as well).

Question 10

I don't have time to bring my child in for an in-lab study. Can my child still participate?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have a few other ways to participate:
We are running studies online.
Our lab can be seen at Irvine preschools, parks and museums.
 
To find out more about how your child can participate, e-mail us at dosclab@uci.edu.

Question 11

Does my child receive anything for participation?

Accepted Answer

Children participating in person get a small prize (e.g., small toy, stickers) they can pick out for helping us out with our studies.
 
For all of our online studies, we are able to compensate our participants with Tango gift cards.

Question 12

How long will the whole visit take?

Accepted Answer

The studies themselves take anywhere between 15 and 60 minutes per child, but we always budget in extra time to make sure that you and your child have time to get settled, sign paperwork, and ask us any questions that you might have. If in-person, we budget in time for your child to play and explore our lab if they wish to do so afterwards.

Question 13

How can I find parking on campus?

Accepted Answer

You should park in the Social Science Parking Structure and we will provide reimbursement for your parking session! For for information on how to find parking, please go to the Directions page on our website.

Question 14

Can I participate if I don't live in the area?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We are now running studies online. Please navigate to https://www.dosclab.com/book-now to sign up. We will schedule a Zoom call with you and your child during which they will play our games remotely.

Development of Social Cognition (Chernyak Lab) at the University of California, Irvine

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