INFORMED CONSENT FORM



You are being asked to participate in a research project conducted as a course requirement for Psychology 111 (Practicum in Research Methods) at Claremont Mckenna College.



PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study is to investigate the differences in reasoning abilities of the participants.



PARTICIPATION:

You will be asked to complete a brief reasoning test, and then to self-evaluate your performance. We expect that your participation will take no longer than 10-15 minutes of your time.



RISKS AND BENEFITS:

There are no physical risks associated with participation in this study, though the questions asked in the reasoning test may be challenging to participants. We expect the study to benefit you providing the opportunity to practice exercising your reasoning abilities. The information gained in this research will advance the body of scientific knowledge of the various factors that affect reasoning abilities.



COMPENSATION:

Participation in this study is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.



CONFIDENTIALITY:

Your individual privacy will be maintained in all publications or presentations resulting from this study. Your contribution will remain anonymous and any reporting of information gathered from this study will be on a group level.



If you have any questions or would like additional information about this research, please contact me at tholland14@cmc.edu.



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