Investigators
Dr Paul Bays Wellcome Trust Senior Research FellowDr Ivan Tomic Research Associate
We would like to invite you to participate in this research study. Before you decide whether you want to take part, it is important to read the following information carefully so that you understand why the research is being done and what your participation would involve. This study has been approved by the Cambridge Psychology Research Ethics Committee. The study is organised by the Computational Cognition Group in the Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge and funded by the Wellcome Trust.
Aims of the study
This study investigates visual memory, the ability to hold in mind visual features such as color, motion, and shape. The purpose of the research is to better understand the nature of memory storage and how it changes over time. The results may aid future research into neurological and psychological conditions in which working memory is impaired.
Task information
During this task you will be asked to remember and recall the directions and colours of moving dots and report directions using the mouse and spacebar. Detailed instructions will be provided step-by-step if you agree to participate in the task.
In total, there are 120 trials and this experiment should last around 18 minutes.
What are the benefits?
You will receive £1.80 for participating in this study.
What are the risks?
There are no known disadvantages or risks of taking part in this study.
Consent
Before beginning the study you must give your consent. Please confirm your agreement with the following statements by entering your Prolific ID below.
I confirm that:- I have read the notes above and understand what the study involves.
- I understand that if I no longer wish to take part in this project, I am free to withdraw at any time without giving a reason, simply by closing the browser window.
- I consent to the processing of my personal information for the purposes of this research study.
- I understand that such information will be treated as strictly confidential and handled in accordance with data protection legislation (more information here)
- I agree that the research project named above has been explained to me to my satisfaction and I agree to take part in this study.
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