California State University, Fullerton

Consent Form

Study Title: Leadership Potential Across Occupations

Researchers:

Michael Lopez

Psychology M.A Graduate Student at California State University, Fullerton

Email: michaeldlopez@csu.fullerton.edu

Dr. Aaron T. Goetz, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology at California State University, Fullerton

Email: agoetz@fullerton.edu

Phone: (657) 278-2602

Purpose: This study is interested in first impressions and judgments of others that may have an influence on the hiring process.

Procedure: You will be asked to view photos of individuals and answer various questions about their physical appearance and characteristics. This study will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Risks: Participation in this study involves no foreseeable risks. You are free to skip any question at your discretion. Moreover, your answers will be completely anonymous as no identifying information will be requested, nor will any such information be added later. That is, no one will be aware of how you responded. Furthermore, your participation is strictly voluntary and you are free to withdraw from participation at any time without suffering any penalty.

Benefits: You will be contributing to a new body of literature, experiencing the research process first-hand. Your participation is an opportunity to contribute to a new understanding in this area of research as well as to promote the growth of scientific knowledge.

Are there payments for this study? You will have the opportunity to earn partial credit towards Psychology 101 (when applicable), or possibly earning partial credit towards another class. All participants are allowed to enter themselves into an opportunity drawing for a $20 Target gift card if they chose to.

Confidentiality: The data for this study are being collected anonymously.  Neither the researcher(s) nor anyone else will be able to link data to you. The results of this study may be published or presented at professional meetings, but the identities of all research participants will remain anonymous

Data Collection & Storage: Data will be kept in a password-protected computer accessible only to myself and authorized university personnel who maintain the Sona Systems database. Your participation is voluntary and you are free to withdraw from participation at any time without penalty. The data for this study will be kept indefinitely for future educational use, presentations, and publications.

Right to Refuse: You are free to answer only the questions you are comfortable with. Furthermore, your participation is strictly voluntary and you are also free to withdraw from participation at any time without suffering any penalty.

Conflict of Interest: I do not have any financial (or otherwise) conflict of interest relating to subsequent results of this study.

Who can I talk to if I have questions?: If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. I can also answer any future questions you might have regarding the results of this study at: michaeldlopez@csu.fullerton.edu. If you have questions about your rights as a research participant, or would like to report a concern or complaint about this study, please contact the Institutional Review Board at (657) 278-7640, or e-mail: irb@fullerton.edu

Consent Statement: I understand that participation in this research study is voluntary.  I may choose not to be a part of this study.  There will be no penalty to me if I choose not to take part.  I may choose not to answer specific questions or stop participating at any time.  I understand that I have the right to request a copy of this consent form to keep for my records.  By clicking, “Yes” below, I indicate that I am at least 18 years of age and agree to participate in this project.”