B06 - Attention and Prominence

The study is being conducted as part of the Collaborative Research Center “Prominence in Language” (SFB1252) at the University of Cologne. In our subproject (B06: Attention and prominence in language production and acquisition), we are investigating whether any difficulties in directing attention might affect language production and comprehension. This study is not a clinical trial designed to test the medical efficacy of medications or other treatments.

Information about the research project: https://sfb1252.uni-koeln.de/en/projects/b06-attention-and-prominence

Who can participate?

18 years of age or older
Existing ADHD diagnosis
German as first language (monolingual)
Normal or corrected vision and hearing
No speech impediments, e.g., stuttering

What to expect

3 eye-tracking experiments in which participants are asked to describe images depicting simple scenes (approx. 10 min. each)
2 computer-based tests of visual attention (approx. 2 min. each)
Questionnaire to collect personal information
CAARS questionnaire to assess ADHD symptoms
Participation takes 60–70 minutes (one-time)

What do I gain from participating?

Compensation of 14 Euros

When and Where?

Clinic and Outpatient Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Building 82, Room EG/028

Flexible appointment scheduling via digital calendar (link sent by email)

Participation and Contacts

Project Director:

Prof. Dr. Martina Penke, Chair of Psycholinguistics and Language Psychology in Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Cologne

Study Investigator:

Lene Siefert (Research Assistant, Ph.D. Candidate), Chair of Psycholinguistics and Language Psychology in Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Cologne