Barbosa, JoaoStein, HeikeZorowitz, SamNiv, YaelSummerfeld, ChristopherSoto-Faraco, Salvador, 1970-Hyafil, Alexandre2023-02-152023Barbosa J, Stein H, Zorowitz S, Niv Y, Summerfeld C, Soto‑Faraco S, Hyafl A. A practical guide for studying human behavior in the lab. Behav Res Methods. 2023;55:58-76. DOI: 10.3758/s13428-022-01793-91554-351Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/10230/55772In the last few decades, the field of neuroscience has witnessed major technological advances that have allowed researchers to measure and control neural activity with great detail. Yet, behavioral experiments in humans remain an essential approach to investigate the mysteries of the mind. Their relatively modest technological and economic requisites make behavioral research an attractive and accessible experimental avenue for neuroscientists with very diverse backgrounds. However, like any experimental enterprise, it has its own inherent challenges that may pose practical hurdles, especially to less experienced behavioral researchers. Here, we aim at providing a practical guide for a steady walk through the workflow of a typical behavioral experiment with human subjects. This primer concerns the design of an experimental protocol, research ethics, and subject care, as well as best practices for data collection, analysis, and sharing. The goal is to provide clear instructions for both beginners and experienced researchers from diverse backgrounds in planning behavioral experiments.application/pdfengThis version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.3758/s13428-022-01793-9info:eu-repo/semantics/articlehttp://dx.doi.org/10.3758/s13428-022-01793-9Human behavioral experimentsGood practicesOpen science10 rulesStudy designinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess