World’s First Neuroscience Study on Speed Dating: Afternoon event

Is love in the heart or the head?
 
Don’t miss the chance to take part in this ground-breaking pilot programme for the world’s first neuroscience research experiment on speed dating. Researchers will try figure out what is going on in your head when you’re attracted to someone, as well as your response to their acceptance or rejection - can you see a broken heart in your head? Held exclusively at Science Gallery on Valentine’s weekend, The Human Reward and Decision Making Lab in TCD’s Institute of Neuroscience, will host this fun, casual event where we ask you to open your heart, and head, to science while meeting cool people. Are you brave enough to let scientists peek inside your brain to reveal your TRUE feelings for fellow speed daters?
 
If you’re interested in participating please contact speeddating@sciencegallery.com.

Interested in reading more about the background research? Check out...

Arbitrary Social Norms Influence Sex Differences in Romantic Selectivity (Finkel & Eastwick, 2009)

Selective Versus Unselective Romantic Desire (Eastwick et al., 2007)

I Think I love You (Blitstein, 2008)

Successful applicants will be asked for a €5 booking payable at Science Gallery reception which will be redeemable for a drink during the event.

Labs at the Institute of Neuroscience are also recruiting participants for other psychological studies; studies vary in length, and participants can earn €20 or more for their time. If you think you might be interested and would like further information, contact odohertylab@gmail.com.