Munroe-Meyer Institute

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Our Team

General Avoidance Study

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This study investigates how people learn to respond to signals that predict good or bad outcomes (reinforcement).

If you are interested in participating in this study, we would like to ask you several short questions to see if you might be eligible. These questions will take about three minutes to complete.

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Conditions to Participate

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The study will require one study visit, which could take up to 2.5 hours of your time. The study visit occurs at the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. You will fill out a set of questionnaires. We want to learn about your mental health history, including any anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol use, etc. You will also complete a computer task at this visit.

This study is being conducted solely for research purposes and your participation is strictly voluntary. If you are interested in taking part, we will ask you to sign a form to indicate that you consent to taking part in the study. If you consent to participate, you may withdraw from the study at any time.

IRB# 0770-25-FB

General Avoidance Study

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Nicole Zabik, PhD

Nicole Zabik, PhD

Research Assistant Professor, Emotional Neuroscience Research Lab

Principal Investigator

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