WELCOME

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Thank you for your interest!
Before you begin, please switch off your phone, music, and remove other distractions to help you focus on this study.

This study has 6 sections (4 practice, 1 experiment, 1 questionnaire).

Once you satisfy the criteria for each of the 4 practice sections, you will proceed to the next one. However, if you fail any practice section 3 times, you will have two options:

  • Return the submission and receive the according partial payment.
  • Continue and risk rejection:
  • If you are able to finish the study in time, your submission will be approved.
  • If fail to finish the study in time, your submission will be rejected.
  • The typical duration and compensation for each section are:

    Section Type Duration (min) Payment ($)
    1 Practice 5 0.32
    2 Practice 3 0.65
    3 Practice 10 1.63
    4 Practice 10 2.71
    5 Experiment 30 6
    6 Questionnaire 2 6.5

    Please read the consent form (on the right) before continuing -------->

    (1) I have difficulty maintaining focus on simple or repetitive work

    Almost Never Very infrequently Somewhat infrequently Somewhat frequently Very frequently Almost always

    (2) While reading, I find that I haven't been thinking about the text and must therefore read it again

    Almost Never Very infrequently Somewhat infrequently Somewhat frequently Very frequently Almost always

    (3) I do things without paying attention

    Almost Never Very infrequently Somewhat infrequently Somewhat frequently Very frequently Almost always

    (4) I find myself listening with one ear, thinking about something else at the same time

    Almost Never Very infrequently Somewhat infrequently Somewhat frequently Very frequently Almost always

    (5) I mind-wander during lectures or presentations

    Almost Never Very infrequently Somewhat infrequently Somewhat frequently Very frequently Almost always

    (6) I plan tasks carefully

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (7) I do things without thinking

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (8) I make-up my mind quickly

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (9) I am happy-go-lucky

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (10) I don’t “pay attention”

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (11) I have “racing” thoughts

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (12) I plan trips well ahead of time

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (13) I am self controlled

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (14) I concentrate easily

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (15) I save regularly

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (16) I “squirm” at plays or lectures

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (17) I am a careful thinker

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (18) I plan for job security

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (19) I say things without thinking

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (20) I like to think about complex problems

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (21) I change jobs

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (22) I act “on impulse”

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (23) I get easily bored when solving thought problems

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (24) I act on the spur of the moment

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (25) I am a steady thinker

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (26) I change residences

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (27) I buy things on impulse

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (28) I can only think about one thing at a time

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (29) I change hobbies

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (30) I spend or charge more than I earn

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (31) I often have extraneous thoughts when thinking

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (32) I am more interested in the present than the future

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (33) I am restless at the theater or lectures

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (34) I like puzzles

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always

    (35) I am future oriented

    Rarely/Never Occasionally Often Almost Always/Always