Labs

The Neurofeedback Lab allows to study effects of neurofeedback training (based on operant conditioning of EEG signals) which provides an alternative treatment option for various neurobiological dysfunctions. While well-known examples include ADHD and learning difficulties, neurofeedback is currently being tested as a promising approach for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Technical Equipment:

• 22-channel NeuroConn Theraprax Q-EEG DC-System
• 4-channel Biofeedback Option including Skin Conductance Measurement

Room: 18S07, Jentower, Leutragraben 1
Principal investigators: Prof. Dr. Stefan R. Schweinberger / Dr. Samaneh S. Dastgheib
Technical assistance: Bettina Kamchen / Kathrin Rauscher
Alumna: Dr. Stella J. Wuttke

This Lab is designated to capture three-dimensional photographs of faces.

Technical Equipment:

• DI3D™ – 3D Capture Systems
• Standard Systems: 10MP – 21MP+
• Custom Systems: Muliple Pods
• Extremely High Resolution Textures
• Instantaneous Capture

Room: 106, Am Steiger 3/1
Principal investigator: Dr. Jürgen Kaufmann

This Lab is designated to record hiqh-quality voice recordings and capture simultaneously video material of the speaker

Technical Equipment:

• sound-attenuated room
• Zoom H4n audio interface
• Beyerdynamic MC-930 condenser microphone with pop-protector
• Sony Video Camera
• 3 point lighting system

Room: 113, Am Steiger 3/1
Principal investigator: Dr. Romi Zäske, Dr. Verena G. Skuk

Our eyetracking lab allows us to measure participants’ fixation patterns and pupil dilation while they look at and respond to materials such as images, spoken words and sentences, videos, or written text.

Technical Equipment:

• monocular iViewX Hi-Speed 1250 eyetracker (SMI)
• video-based dark-pupil and corneal reflection tracking
• head-stabilisation through integrated chin rest
• sampling rate 1250 Hz/ 500 Hz
• high spatial (< 0.5°) and temporal accuracy
• stimulus presentation using E-Prime 2.0 (PST) on Windows XP

Room: 18S02, JenTower, Leutragraben 1
Principal investigator: Dr. Helene Kreysa

Virtual reality (VR) technology is increasingly used to study human social interaction, as well as human-machine or human-robot interaction. This Lab still requires designated lab space and we are currently seeking a solution, but the basic equipment is already being used in VR experiments. In those, we can display experimental stimuli in VR, and record both behavioral and physiological responses. Designated VR labspace and state-of-the-art equipment for more extensive experiments will hopefully become available in the near future. When the institute moves to a new building (planned for late 2024), there is designated space for a large Virtual Reality lab that will be used by multiple groups. Our aim is to ensure that psychological science in Jena has access to current methods to assess behavior in complex, dynamic, and realistic social situations, with a maximum of experimental control.

Room: K008- K010, Am Steiger 3/1
Principal investigator: Prof. Dr. Stefan R. Schweinberger
Technical support: Kathrin Rauscher

Alumnus: Paul Winkler, M.Sc.