 Why should I get involved?
We are a non-profit, university-affiliated organization that seeks to
understand and improve our knowledge about child development so that we
can optimize the quality of life for children and their families. We
rely on the local community to support our research, and your
participation is a tremendous help to us and to the field of
psychology.
Also, coming to our lab provides a FUN family
outing! Children like to
participate in our games, parents enjoy watching the process and the
opportunity for some relaxation time, and all children receive a small
reward for taking part in our studies (e.g., toy or t-shirt). We
provide free and convenient parking on campus, as well as refreshments
for parents and children.
What will my child be doing in the
lab?
Your child will play one or more games with a trained, child-friendly
member of the lab. The lab tasks are structured to look at social and
cognitive thought processes in children of different ages. See the
“Current Studies” page for some sample tasks.
 How long will my child and I be in
the lab?
The time taken to complete each task varies, but a typical session
lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Where will I be while my child is
tested?
It’s entirely up to you! You are welcome to stay with your child and
watch him or her participate, or you can opt to stay in our waiting
room (we have a selection of magazines available)
What if I need to bring my other
children with me?
You are welcome to bring your other children with you. We can provide
babysitting services for them if you wish to watch your child
participate in the task. Please advise us in advance if you plan to do
this so that we can ensure that we have a babysitter available.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
Just yourself and your child! We have everything we need in the lab.
I can’t come during regular work
hours – does that mean I can’t participate?
Not at all! We will accommodate your schedule. We are available on
evenings and weekends, as well as during regular work day hours.
 How do I get to the lab?
Click here
for detailed driving directions. If you require more information, feel
free to call or e-mail
us.
What if we come to the lab and my
child doesn’t want to play?
We want this to be a FUN experience for you and your child.
Participation is always voluntary, and if your child is not in the mood
to play with us, we will follow his or her lead and end the session.
Your children will get a reward regardless of whether he or she
completes our tasks.
Do families enjoy the experience
enough to return for more visits?
Please visit the parent
testimonials page to hear what some of our families are
saying about their DUCK Lab experience.
How can I get involved?
To sign up for our database (which is shared with our partner lab, the
Memory Development, Learning, and Brain Lab), please visit uncg.edu/~mdlab/signup.
We will get in touch with you when your child is eligible for a study
and tell you more about it. At that point, you can decide whether you
would like to participate (there is no obligation to do so).
Any other questions?
Please feel free to call us at (336) 256-0048 or contact us via e-mail
at duck_lab@uncg.edu
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