Motivated Cognition Lab at University of Maryland

Motivated Cognition Lab at University of Maryland is a social psychology research lab located in College Park, Maryland. Currently, the lab employs four individuals. The lab conducts both online and behavioral research on a range of topics related to human behavior, including motivation, cognition, attitudes, goal setting, personality, and the psychology of terrorism. Their research aims to shed light on how these factors influence individual and group behavior. The lab values hands-on experience for its research assistants and offers opportunities to learn about hypothesis testing, survey design, experimental design, data collection, and data analysis. The Motivated Cognition Lab prides itself on providing a learning environment where aspiring researchers can gain valuable experience and contribute to cutting-edge research in social psychology. They actively seek out committed individuals interested in applying for research assistant positions. For those interested in learning more about the lab's research or potential research assistant opportunities, please contact Dr. Marina Chernikova, the lab manager, at [email protected].