INFORMED CONSENT

Research Project Title: Memory and Depression

Researchers: Dr. Evan Curtis

Email: evan.curtis@boothuc.ca

This consent form is only part of the informed consent process. It should give you the basic idea of what the research is about and what your participation will involve. If you would like more detail about something mentioned here, or information not included here, you should contact Dr. Evan Curtis using the email provided above. Please take the time to read this carefully and to understand any accompanying information.

Purpose: This experiment examines the relationship between depression and memory performance.

Procedure: In this experiment, you will be tested on your ability to selectively remember and forget regular English words. You will then answer some questions about your current and general moods / emotional states. The experiment should take 20 to 30 minutes in total. You will be paid $5 for your participation.

Risk: There are no serious risks associated with this experiment. However, you are free to discontinue participation at any time and with no consequences.

Data collection devices: All stimuli will be presented on your own device. All responses will be made on your own device.

Anonymity and confidentiality: No identifying information will be attached to your response file and so it will be impossible for anyone (including the experimenter) to link your name to your response file. Your account information will be discarded after your HIT is approved and will not be attached to the data collected during the experiment.

Storage of data: Your data will be kept indefinitely on an open repository (see https://osf.io/).

Feedback: A written description of the study and the hypotheses that it is designed to address will be provided to you following the experiment. We hope that you are interested in the research and we will be happy to answer any further questions you might have about it via email. You may choose to receive a summary of the results of the experiment by providing an email address following the experiment.

Your acceptance of the terms on this form indicates that you have understood to your satisfaction the information regarding participation in the research project and agree to participate as a participant. In no way does this waive your legal rights nor release the researchers, sponsors, or involved institutions from their legal and professional responsibilities. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time, and / or refrain from answering any questions you prefer to omit, without prejudice or consequence.

This research has been approved by the Research Ethics Board (REB) at Booth University College in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EXPERIMENT

I have read and understood the above material. I consent to participate and permit my responses to be used for research purposes. I understand that I may withdraw, without penalty, at any time.