DIRECTIONS FOR THE PARTICIPANT:

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PARTICIPANT: You are being asked to participate in a research study. This form provides you with information about the study. The Principal Investigator will answer all of your questions. You are free to ask questions at any time before, during, or after your participation in this study. Your participation is entirely voluntary.

PURPOSE OF THIS RESEARCH STUDY: The purpose of this study is to explore the impacts of evidence and jury characteristics on guilt ratings in a fictional criminal trial.

PROCEDURES: In this study, you will be asked several brief questions about yourself. You will then read a description of a fictional crime and the evidence provided by the prosecution during a fictional trial. You will then be asked to rate the "guilt" of the fictional defendant. This study should take you no more than 15 minutes to complete.

POSSIBLE RISKS OR DISCOMFORT: We cannot tell you about any potential risks in this study, as that knowledge might influence our results.

POSSIBLE BENEFITS: Taking part in this study will give you an opportunity to discover what it is like to participate in a psychology study. The results of this study may benefit society as a whole in the form of increased knowledge of this subject. Furthermore, you might find these questions stimulating and enjoyable.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: You will be paid $500 for participating in this study.

ANONYMITY/CONFIDENTIALITY: We reserve the right to disclose your answers to the authorities if they are unsettling.

RIGHT TO WITHDRAW: You are free to choose whether to participate in this study. However, once you begin, you will not be allowed to stop participating.

CONTACTS FOR QUESTIONS/ACCESS TO CONSENT FORM: If you have any questions about this study, please re-read this consent form.

AUTHORIZATION FOR VOLUNTARY CONSENT:

I have read and understand this consent form. I have been given the opportunity to ask questions, and all my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. I have been assured that any future questions that may arise will be answered. I understand that all aspects of this project will be carried out in the strictest of confidence, and in a manner in which my rights as a human subject are protected. I have been informed of the risks and benefits. I have been informed in advance as to what my task(s) will be and what procedures will be followed.

I voluntarily choose to participate. I know that I can withdraw this consent to participate at any time without penalty or prejudice. I further understand that nothing in this consent form is intended to replace any applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

I have read this consent form and consent to participate in this study.

I DO NOT consent to participate in this study.

Date of IRB Approval:

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IDENTIFY AND EXPLAIN ETHICAL ISSUES/PROBLEMS IN THE SPACES BELOW:

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Explain why that error constitutes and ethical problem with the study in the spaces at the end of this assignment . HINT: There are six edits to make, you need to find at least three.