Study tests how stereotype stress affects brain and impulsivity
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how feeling judged or stereotyped can affect impulsivity (acting without thinking) and how that connects to alcohol use. You may do an MRI brain scan, and it helps researchers understand these effects in African Americans.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 21 and 35 years old (including both ages)
- You can read and speak English fluently
- You are right-handed
- You should not be under 21 years old
- You should not be left-handed
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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