Does the study include any invasive measures?
No, we do nothing invasive during the course of the study (e.g. shots, blood samples, etc.). The visits are designed so that children will enjoy themselves. We play a series of games, most of which are modeled after situations children are likely to encounter in everyday life. Through these games we will attempt to elicit different emotional reactions. The types of games and tasks are described in the Study Procedures section of this web site. In addition, we will conduct a psychophysiological (EEG) assessment and collect saliva samples to assess cortisol (a stress-sensitive hormone). These procedures are also described in the Study Procedures section.
