Here are some general information before you start the study
This research is conducted by the University Hospital Wuerzburg, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Germany. The lead researchers for this project are Prof. Lorenz Deserno & Dr. Vanessa Scholz. This study has been approved by the Ethics Committee at the University Clinic Würzburg (project ID number: 247/20-me).
We are interested in how we learn from feedback and how we make decisions. This research aims to provide insights into how learning and decision-making work in the general population to help us understand the relation to various mental health conditions.
You must be between the age of 18 and 40 to participate in this study.
If you agree to take part in this study, you will first be asked to play a game that involves
viewing visual stimuli and making choices between such stimuli. You will receive feedback on your choice as gains, no gains or losses.
Your goal is to maximize your overall monetary gain. Before you start you will receive complete instructions for the game.
Afterwards, we will ask you to complete some logical reasoning questions and questions about your feelings, attitudes and behaviour in your everyday life.
During the study, short breaks will be offered to you to allow you to stay focussed. Always try to focus as much as possible.
Completing this study takes people on average 90 minutes. You will receive a base payment of 11,40 £ for study participation.
As additional incentive to try your best, you can earn a small bonus payment of up to 1 £
but the amount is based on how well you perform in the game.
To receive payment for participation, you have to complete the whole study,
i.e. the task and the questionnaires, and not just individual parts.
Please only start the experiment if you have at least 90 minutes to complete it!
If you experience any problems, please contact the researchers via the Prolific interface.
Please remember, you are free to withdraw from this study at any time without giving a reason.