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Detailed Information

What is the purpose of this research? We are trying to understand how well people can identify other people’s emotions by looking just at their eyes. We want to understand whether this skill is related to how one’s attitudes and experiences conform to contemporary gender norms. We want to see if there are trends in different characteristics and behaviors, including those related to gender norms, associated with how well people can identify people’s emotions. We hope to use these trends to better understand differences in how people use computer interfaces as a whole. How long will I take part in this research? We expect that this research study will take 10 minutes. What can I expect if I take part in this research? You will be shown 37 pictures showing just the eyes part of people's faces. For each picture, you will be given 4 emotions. You will be asked to guess which emotion these eyes are showing. We will also ask you a few basic questions before and after the test about yourself and your computer use. What happens if I say yes, but I change my mind later? You can leave the research at any time by closing the web browser or leaving this website, and it will not be held against you. If I take part in this research, how will my privacy be protected? What happens to the information you collect? Efforts will be made to limit the use and disclosure of your Personal Information, including research study records, to people who have a need to review this information. We cannot promise complete secrecy. Organizations that may inspect and copy your information include the IRB and other representatives of this organization. Additionally, your information could be used for future studies or distributed to another researcher for future studies without your additional informed consent. Who can I talk to? The following is more detailed information about this study in addition to the information listed above.We are trying to understand how well people can identify other people’s emotions by looking just at their eyes. We want to understand whether this skill is related to how one’s attitudes and experiences conform to contemporary gender norms. We want to see if there are trends in different characteristics and behaviors, including those related to gender norms, associated with how well people can identify people’s emotions. We hope to use these trends to better understand differences in how people use computer interfaces as a whole.We expect that this research study will take 10 minutes.You will be shown 37 pictures showing just the eyes part of people's faces. For each picture, you will be given 4 emotions. You will be asked to guess which emotion these eyes are showing. We will also ask you a few basic questions before and after the test about yourself and your computer use.You can leave the research at any time by closing the web browser or leaving this website, and it will not be held against you.What happens to the information you collect? Efforts will be made to limit the use and disclosure of your Personal Information, including research study records, to people who have a need to review this information. We cannot promise complete secrecy. Organizations that may inspect and copy your information include the IRB and other representatives of this organization. Additionally, your information could be used for future studies or distributed to another researcher for future studies without your additional informed consent. If you have questions, concerns, or complaints, or think the research has hurt you, talk to the research team by contacting Nazeli Hagen, Maxwell Dworkin 242, 33 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA, nazelihagen@college.harvard.edu or Prof. Krzysztof Gajos, Maxwell Dworkin 251, 33 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA, kgajos@eecs.harvard.edu. This research has been reviewed and approved by the Harvard University Area Institutional Review Board (“IRB”). You may talk to them at (617) 496-2847 or cuhs@harvard.edu if: Your questions, concerns, or complaints are not being answered by the research team.

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Researcher: Nazeli HagenFaculty Advisor: Krzysztof GajosThe following is a short summary of this study to help you decide whether or not to be a part of this study. More detailed information is listed later on in this form.We invite you to take part in this research study because everyone is eligible to participate in it. There are no required conditions or circumstances.We are trying to understand how well people can identify other people’s emotions by looking just at their eyes. We want to understand whether this skill is related to how one’s attitudes and experiences conform to contemporary gender norms.We expect that you will be in this research study for 10 minutes. You will be shown 37 pictures showing just the eyes part of people's faces. You will be asked to guess what emotion these eyes are showing. We will also ask you a few basic questions before and after the test about yourself and your computer use.We don’t believe there are any risks from participating in this research.We cannot promise any benefits to you or others from your taking part in this research.By clicking the "I agree" button you confirm that you have read and understood the above and agree to take part in this research. Your participation is voluntary and you are free to leave the experiment at any time by simply closing the web browser.