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The following information is being presented to help you decide whether or not you want to take part in this research study. Please read these instructions carefully. If there is anything you do not understand, please contact the person in charge of the study.



Title of research study: Personality and perceptions of pictures

Person in charge of study: Steven Graham, Ph.D.



The purpose of this study is to examine how your responses to some questions about personality relate to your perceptions of a picture.



Description

You are invited to participate in a research study on picture perception and responses to personality questions. You will be asked to look at a picture, and then answer some questions about it and about your personality. Your participation should take approximately 5 minutes.



Benefits of Being a Part of this Research Study

By taking part in this study, you may learn something about how psychological research is conducted. At the end of the study, you will be provided some additional information about its goals.



Risks of Being a Part of this Research Study

Possible risks of participating in the study include the potential for anxiety or stress due to the self-reflective nature of the survey. If at any time you feel uncomfortable you are welcome to pause or cease participation in the survey.



Payment for Participation

You will not be compensated for your participation.



Confidentiality of Your Records

Your privacy is important. The results of this study will only be examined in an aggregated form, there will be no identifying information, and the results will only be discussed in the context of Prof. Graham's introductory psychology seminar.



Volunteering to Be Part of this Research Study

If you have read this form and have decided to participate in this project, please understand your participation is voluntary and you have the right to withdraw your consent or discontinue participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. You have the right to refuse to answer particular questions, and doing so will not identify you in data records.



Questions and Contacts

·If you have any questions about this research study, contact faculty sponsor Steven Graham (sgraham@ncf.edu).



By agreeing below I agree that:

• I have fully read or have had read and explained to me this informed consent form describing this research project.