Mohawk Valley Community College
1101 Sherman Drive
Utica, NY 13501
Sample Participant Consent Form
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to examine the types of thoughts a person may experience while performing a task. The study
is part of XXX senior thesis in psychology, under the supervision of Professor ZZZ.
Procedure:
If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to do the following:
1. Listen to approximately 13 minutes of music (36 short melodies).
2. Report the emotion you associate with the music.
3. Complete a questionnaire in which you rate the frequency with which you have had certain types of thoughts.
The total time required to complete the study should be approximately 30 minutes.
Benefits/Risks to Participant:
Participants will learn about the empirical methodologies of and will help contribute to the body of knowledge in
psychology. Risks include any discomfort you may feel while listening and rating the melodies, or responding to personal
questions.
Voluntary Nature of the Study/Confidentiality:
Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary and you may refuse to complete the study at any point during the
experiment, or refuse to answer any questions with which you are uncomfortable. You may also stop at any time and ask
the researcher any questions you may have. Your name will never be connected to your results or to your responses on the
questionnaires; instead, a number will be used for identification purposes. Information that would make it possible to
identify you or any other participant will never be included in any sort of report. The data will be accessible only to those
working on the project.
Contacts and Questions:
At this time you may ask any questions you may have regarding this study. If you have questions
later, you may contact XXX at 555-555-5555 or XXX@mvcc.edu or her faculty supervisor, ZZZ
at 555-555-5555 or ZZZ@mvcc.edu. Questions or concerns about institutional approval should
be directed to Marie Miknavich, Director of Institutional Research and Analysis, 315-792-5467
or mmiknavich@mvcc.edu.
Statement of Consent:
I have read the above information. I have asked any questions I had regarding the experimental procedure and they have
been answered to my satisfaction. I consent to participate in this study.
Name of Participant_________________________________________Date: __________
(please print)
Signature of Participant ____________________________________________