$110 for One Visit: Paid Research Study, No Preparation Needed

What You'll Do: Check in on site with our coordinator, who will guide you through every step. Join a small group of 2-4 people for a guided conversation led by a trained moderator Talk about everyday, non-sensitive topics, such as planning a birthday celebration or making everyday decisions Take part in a session of about 90 minutes. The conversation is recorded on video and audio for research purposes Who We're Looking For 18-64 years of age Living in or able to travel to Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California Comfortable holding a conversation in English. Non-native speakers and all accents are welcome! Comfortable being recorded on video and audio during the session Able to attend one in-person session on a weekday between November 2026 and March 2027 Have not taken part in this study before. Each person participates once Students, working professionals, and people from all walks of life are welcome to apply. CompensationNo previous experience is required. $110 for one 90-minute session, paid through Mindrift after you complete the session. Travel costs are not covered. Simple and transparentParticipation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form that explains exactly what's involved, including how recordings are used and stored. You can ask questions at any point and choose to withdraw from the study.