National University of Singapore

In this study, you will be presented with a short clip and subsequently tasked to answer some questions about it. The HIT should take ~8 minutes.

No identification information will be collected and all demographic questions are optional. You may withdraw from the project at any time, without giving any reasons, even after beginning the study. All data that you have provided will be discarded and will not be used by the research team. For further information regarding this study, you may read the participant information below or contact Dennis Teo at dennisteowh@u.nus.edu.


If you consent to taking part in this study, please click "Start Experiment" to indicate your consent and begin the study.

Project Title: Modelling Causal Learning in Social and Affective Settings

Purpose of project: This study investigates causal learning.

Who can participate in this project? What is the expected duration of participation? What is the duration of this project?

Anyone based in the United States who are at least 21 years old are eligible to participate in this experiment that lasts about 15 minutes.

How many participants will be involved?

Approximately 1000 participants will be involved in this study.

What procedures will this project involve?

You will be presented with short videos and tasked to answer questions relating to the video. You will then proceed to fill in a number of survey questions and provide demographic information (age, gender, native language, etc.).

How will participants' data be kept confidential?

All project records and data will be kept strictly confidential. No identifiable information (names, identity card or address, etc.) will be collected in this study.

What are the possible discomforts and/or risks for participants?

No risks, discomforts or injury are expected in your participation in this experiment.

Will there be reimbursement for participation?

You will receive US$8 point for every hour of participation.

What are the possible benefits of this project?

The knowledge gained from this project may benefit the public in the future.

Can a person refuse to participate in this project?

Yes, you can. Your decision to participate in this project is voluntary and completely up to you. Should you choose to participate, you can still withdraw from the project at any time, without giving any reasons, by informing the principal investigator. All data and/or samples that you have provided will then be discarded.

Who should participants call if there are any questions or problems?

Please contact Dennis Teo at dennisteowh@u.nus.edu for all matters related to this project and in the event of project-related problems.

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Instructions

In this first part, you will be presented with a short video.

Ensure that your device volume is ON before starting the video.

Please play the audio below and check that you can comfortably hear the clicking sound.



After moving onto the next page, click on "Play Video" to start the video.

Please focus on the video from start to finish.

When the video is over, you will automatically be directed to the next part of the experiment.

Instructions

In the video, you saw a character moving around the room before exiting. Please read the next few statements and rate how likely you think each statement is true based on what you have seen in the video.

Instructions

In the video, you saw a ball rolling around the room before exiting. Please read the next few statements and rate how likely you think each statement is true based on what you have seen in the video.

Based on the animation you saw, answer the following questions.

(One frame of the animation is provided below for reference)

For each of the following item(s), rate how likely you think it is the primary cause of the door opening.

Extremely
Unlikely
 Extremely
Likely

ONLY

ONLY

ONLY

AND

AND

AND

AND AND

Other Causes
Please answer the question before continuing.

Based on the animation you saw, answer the following questions.

(One frame of the animation is provided below for reference)

For each of the following item(s), rate how likely you think it is the primary cause of the door opening.

Extremely
Unlikely
 Extremely
Likely

ONLY

ONLY

ONLY

AND

AND

AND

AND AND

Other Causes
Please answer the question before continuing.

Based on the animation you saw, answer the following question.



Please answer the question before continuing.

Based on the animation you saw, answer the following question.



Please answer the question before continuing.

Based on the animation you saw, answer the following question.

Which of the following did you see in the short video animation?




Please answer the question before continuing.

Based on the animation you saw, answer the following question.

Which of the following items "lit" up in the room?

(One frame of the animation is provided below for reference)

No Yes

Please answer the question before continuing.

Based on the animation you saw, answer the following question.

Which of the following items "lit" up in the room?

(One frame of the animation is provided below for reference)

No Yes

Please answer the question before continuing.
Additional information

Answering these questions is optional, but will help us understand your answers.

Gender:

Age:

Highest Level Of Education:

Native Language:

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