





Factors affecting language perception Thank you for participating in this study. The aim of this study is to investigate what factors shape the way we perceive language, in particular, figurative language such as idioms . Idioms are phrases whose overall meaning is not deducible from the meaning of the individual words (e.g. kick the bucket, under the weather ). You will be presented with 50 English idioms, each of which you will have to judge on several metrics. Additionally, you will be asked a number of demographic and personal questions about yourself. In total, this should take no more than 20 minutes. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in contact with Dr Emily Nordmann (emily.nordmann@abdn.ac.uk).

Yes I understand that my participation in this project will involve rating idioms on 3 different measures – familiarity, literality and decomposability. I will be required to rate 50 idioms and this will require approximately 20 minutes of my time. I understand that my participation in this project will involve rating idioms on 3 different measures – familiarity, literality and decomposability. I will be required to rate 50 idioms and this will require approximately 20 minutes of my time. Yes I understand that I will also be asked to complete questionnaires with information about myself. I understand that I will also be asked to complete questionnaires with information about myself. Yes I understand that participation in this study is entirely voluntary and that I can withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason by closing the browser window before clicking submit. I understand that participation in this study is entirely voluntary and that I can withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason by closing the browser window before clicking submit. Yes I understand that I am free to ask any questions at any time. I am free to withdraw without providing a reason, or to discuss my concerns with Dr Emily Nordmann. I understand that I am free to ask any questions at any time. I am free to withdraw without providing a reason, or to discuss my concerns with Dr Emily Nordmann. Yes I understand that the information provided by me will be held anonymously so that it is impossible to trace this information back to me individually. Information will be held on a password protected computer. In accordance with the Data Protection Act this information may be retained indefinitely. I understand that the information provided by me will be held anonymously so that it is impossible to trace this information back to me individually. Information will be held on a password protected computer. In accordance with the Data Protection Act this information may be retained indefinitely. Yes I understand that anonymised data may be made accessible through the Open Science Framework, an online research portal that can be accessed by registered researchers. This will be done to facilitate open access to research. I understand that anonymised data may be made accessible through the Open Science Framework, an online research portal that can be accessed by registered researchers. This will be done to facilitate open access to research. Yes I understand that at the end of the study I will be provided with additional information about the purpose of the study. I understand that at the end of the study I will be provided with additional information about the purpose of the study. Yes I have had an opportunity to discuss with the experimenter any questions or concerns I have about the study at this stage. I have had an opportunity to discuss with the experimenter any questions or concerns I have about the study at this stage. Yes I consent to participate in this study, conducted by Dr. Emily Nordmann in the School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen I consent to participate in this study, conducted by Dr. Emily Nordmann in the School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen Yes