UWMUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison · Psychology
Green Cognitive Lab
Christopher S Green · Madison, Wisconsin
Research Focus
Dr. Christopher S Green's research lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison focuses on understanding how cognitive training might produce benefits through placebo effects. This work involves conducting large-scale studies to investigate whether people's expectations can influence their performance on cognitive tasks. By exploring how different age groups and individual traits affect placebo responsiveness, the lab aims to develop more effective cognitive training methods that could improve mental health outcomes, particularly for older adults at risk for dementia.
cognitive trainingplacebo effectmental healthagingcognitive declineindividual differencesexpectation effectsneuroscienceexperimental psychology
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the impact of placebo effects on cognitive training outcomes.
AIM 02Examine how these effects vary across different age groups.
AIM 03Assess the influence of individual personality traits on placebo responsiveness.
AIM 04Develop methodologies to enhance cognitive training through understanding of expectations.
AIM 05Establish a foundational dataset for future research into cognitive training and placebo effects.
Skills the Lab Values
cognitive assessmentsstatistical analysisexperimental designdata collectionparticipant recruitmentpsychological testingSPSSR programmingreport writing