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STUDY 2: TESTING AND BRAIN SCANS - Only Recruiting Twin Pairs (Male/Female) Participation involves 2 to 3 half-day evaluations at Stanford University including the following: Cognitive and educational testing (such as reading and memory) Brain scans (MRI and NIRS to examine brain structure and function) Benefits of Participating in Study 2: Up to $100 honorarium Pictures of the participant’s brain Participant Requirements (Children ages 6-12 who meet the following): Twin sibling pairs (boy/girl pairs)* Native English-speaker Other requirements may apply, please contact for more information *It may also be possible for non-twin sibling pairs (age difference fewer than 2.5 years and opposite sex) or individual children to participate. Please inquire. More information on MRI is available: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). MRI is a safe, non-invasive technique that does not use X-rays. More information about our lab’s research findings related to humor in adults is also available. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you are interested in participating or learning more about the studies please contact: Dr. Jessica Black Phone: 1-(888) 411-BNRC (2672) Email: jmblack(at)stanford(dot)edu For general information about participant rights, contact 1-866-680-2906http://cibsr.stanford.edu/participating/mri_prep/intro.htmhttp://cibsr.stanford.edu/publications/publications.htm#Others1shapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1

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