Improving Children’s Coping via Forgetting of Biased Pain-Related Memory
Information For Kids and Teens
(ages 7½—16)
What is the Project?
If you’re between the ages of 7½ -16 years then you’re invited to take part in our two phase study about memory for pain!
On Day 1, you’ll be asked to talk about two times when you’ve felt physical pain. You’ll also get to listen to stories about other kids who’ve felt worried.
On Day 2, you’ll be asked to watch a PowerPoint show about the memories you talked about and the stories you heard on the first day. You’ll also be asked to answer some questions from the show.
You’ll also get to do the cold water activity. Most people (including adults!) enjoy this activity and the experience of being a part of science!
In this activity, you can put your arm into a tank of cold water up to your elbow and keep it in there for as long as you can or until 4 minutes have passed.
While your arm is in the cold water and after you take it out, the researcher will ask you some questions.
A couple of weeks later we’ll call you to ask you a couple more questions.
Jenn and Lacey setting up the cold water activity at the afterschool program.
PRIZES!
Each time we meet you’ll get to choose a prize which range from small toys to coupons and gift certificates! Or instead of choosing a prize, you can get $5 cash each time we meet!
Also, your parents/guardians will be entered into a draw for a chance to win one of two prizes of $100!