You are being asked to participate in a voluntary research study being conducted by Daniel M.T. Fessler, Ph.D., Associate Professor, and Serena J. Eng, of the Anthropology Department at the University of California, Los Angeles. Participation in this research is entirely voluntary. You are a possible subject if you are at least 18 years of age.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this study is to learn about the interaction of emotional state and decision-making processes.
PROCEDURES
If you volunteer to participate in this study, you will be asked to evaluate a series of pictures. Some people may find some of these pictures disturbing; others may be less bothered by these pictures, or may find them amusing. You will be asked to answer questions about your thoughts and feelings. You will also be asked to provide information about your age, gender, and household composition. The total length of time it takes to complete the questionnaire is approximately five to ten minutes.
POENTIAL RISKS AND DISCOMFORTS
Some people may find some of the pictures disturbing; beyond this, no potential risks or discomforts are anticipated.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO SUBJECTS AND/OR SOCIETY
This research may help you to better reflect on subjective experiences that you may have previously taken for granted. Those interested will be able to refer back to the author’s web site at http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/anthro/faculty/fessler/ and see the final results. In addition to the benefits of conducting basic research, society may benefit by learning more about how emotional state affects decision-making processes.
PAYMENT FOR PARTICIPATION
You will not be paid for your participation in this research study.
CONFIDENTIALITY
This study is completely anonymous – no identifying information will be collected about you, the computer you are using, or the Internet Service Provider through which you are accessing this web site.
PARTICIPATION AND WITHDRAWAL
This study is entirely voluntary. If you volunteer to be in this study, you may end your participation at any time without consequences of any kind. You may end your participation by either rerouting your web browser to another web site or closing your web browser. You may also refuse to answer any questions you do not want to answer and still remain in the study. Completion of the survey will constitute consent to participate in the research study.
IDENTIFICATION OF INVESTIGATORS
If you have any questions or concerns about this research, please feel free to contact the Principal
Investigator:
Daniel M.T. Fessler, Ph.D, Associate Professor
Dept. of Anthropology, UCLA
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1553
Email dfessler@anthro.ucla.edu Tel. (310) 794-9252
RIGHTS OF RESEARCH SUBJECTS
You may withdraw your consent at any time and discontinue participation without penalty. You are not waiving any legal claims, rights, or remedies because of your participation in this research study. If you have questions regarding your rights as a research subject, contact the Office for Protection of Research Subjects, UCLA, 11000 Kinross Avenue, Suite 102, Box 951694, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1694, (310) 825-8714.
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