CONSENT FORM FOR PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
KNOX COLLEGE
Thank you very much for participating in this study of romantic and sexual strategies. Before participating in the study, please read and sign the experimental consent form below, as well as the attached instructions.
I hereby volunteer to participate in an experiment sponsored by the psychology department at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. The title of this experiment is “Romantic strategies”.
I understand that precautions have been taken to prevent the occurrence of any mental or physical harm resulting from my participation in this study, and that I am free to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty. I am aware that the nature of the study requires that I disclose some details of my sexual and romantic behavior, and that this information will be kept confidential. I also understand that due to the nature of the variables being examined, it is possible that the experimenter cannot inform me completely of all aspects of the study at this time. However, a complete explanation of all experimental procedures will be provided to me at the conclusion of the experiment if I so desire. Any personal information gathered in the study will be held in strictest confidence. This study will be conducted in accordance with the guidelines for human research established by Knox College and the American Psychological Association.
Experimenter: Patrick Hunter
Faculty supervisor: Heather Hoffman