You will come, if selected, for up to (but no more than) four hours of research participation in the Psychology Department.  Some of the experiments last for 30 minutes, others for 60.  Thus, it is possible, (but not likely) that you may be scheduled for 8 30 minute  studies, (that’s one extreme) or for 4 60 minute studies (that’s the other extreme).  For most students, there will be some mix of 30 and 60 minute experiments.

You will usually be chosen to participate in research on the basis of a "random draw."  That is, your name will be chosen from a list of names randomly.  Hence, it might happen that your name will never be selected over the entire semester.  If this should happen, then you are considered to have satisfied the requirement.  You should know however, that it is highly likely that your name will be chosen numerous times  once over the semester.

If your name is chosen, the experimenter will check to be sure you are free at the time he/she would like you to come.   If you are free, you will be scheduled..  All this information will be recorded in the computer system we use to manage the research participation requirement.  And, it is through the computer that you will be able to see if you’ve been scheduled for any studies.  The computer procedures you follow to see if you’ve been scheduled are outlined at the end of this document.

If you choose the Research Option, it will be your responsibility to check the computer at least once each and every week in order to see if you have been scheduled for a study.  As you will see, it’s quite easy to do this, but it’s important to stress that you must do it at least ONCE EVERY OTHER DAY.