Experinecing Body Unity: A Virtual Reality Study with SCR (ask for more participants)

WHAT?
This is a behavioural and physiological study investigating how we perceive our own body. During the experiment, you will lie on an examination bed. Two small video screens mounted on a headset (so-called "virtual reality goggles") will be placed in front of your eyes. You will see a mannequin’s leg, arm, and torso being touched with small round objects for about two minutes, while your own body is touched with the same objects simultaneously. We will also record physiological responses, including skin conductance (SCR), to understand how your body reacts to the virtual environment. Small electrodes will be attached to your left hand, but you will not need to take any action. The procedure will be repeated four conditions, each presented three times, and takes approximately one hour.

WHO?
To participate in our study, you must meet the following criteria:
1. You are in good health;
2.You are between 18 and 50 years old;
3.You have no history of neurological or psychiatric illness;
4.You are not taking medication for such conditions;
5.You have not participated in similar experiments before;
6.Good understanding of spoken and written English.

COMPENSATION?
For your participation in the study, you will receive 250 SEK (taxable), paid via Karolinska Institutet’s payroll office as soon as possible (usually the 25th of the following month). If you prefer, you may choose to receive a cinema ticket instead of the 250 SEK. Reimbursement for lost income or travel expenses is not provided. As a research participant at Karolinska Institutet, you are covered by group insurance through Kammarkollegiet.

WHERE?
Karolinska Institute, Solna Campus (Biomedicum, Solnavägen 9, 17165 Solna)

WHEN?
After signing up for the study, you will receive available time slots. We need more participants, welcome !