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Purpose of the experiment: The purpose of this study is to explore how certain personality dimensions correlate together and with other psychological outcomes. |
What you will do in this experiment: In this study you will be asked to answer some questions about yourself and about your perceptions of other people. You will also be asked to complete some computerized categorization tasks. |
Time required: This study will take about 15 minutes to complete. |
Benefits: For your participation you may gain first-hand information about how some psychology research is conducted. |
Questions: Email questions to Wade_Rowatt@baylor.edu. |
Minimal Risks: It is possible that you may feel uncomfortable answering some of these questions. If you do, simply leave the question blank. In addition, electronic communication may be subject to interception, legally by your employer or illegally by another party, while the information is in transit. Therefore, it is possible that your information might be seen by another party and the researcher cannot control whether that happens. Although none of the information requested is of a personal nature, if you are concerned about your data security, it is suggested that you terminate participation and close this window. |
Participation and withdrawal: Your participation in this experiment is completely voluntary. Refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. You may discontinue participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits. Simply close your web-browser at any time if you would like to terminate your participation. |
Confidentiality: Your participation in this experiment will remain confidential and your identity will not be stored with your data. We will use a code number to link your survey with your computer responses. Only the principal investigator and trained research assistants will have access to this data, which will be stored in a locked research office. |
Contact: If you have any questions about this research please contact the principal investigator: Dr. Wade C. Rowatt Dr. Rowatt has over 10 years of experience conducting research on personality processes and interpersonal human relations. |
Whom to contact about your rights in this experiment: If you have any questions about your rights as a participant, or any other aspect of the research as it relates to your participation, please contact: Dr. Matthew Stanford |