Hi,
My name is Cathy Ennis and I'm researching in the Games and Virtual Worlds group in Utrecht University. I am running a perceptual experiment at the moment and need some new volunteers!
Details of the experiment:
You will be asked to view a series of short animations of a 3D Character (30 in total).
After viewing each animation, you will be asked to rate the presence of a number of emotions in the character's motions.
Duration: It will depend on how long it takes you to answer each question, approx. 1 hour. I have added a new feature that allows you to save your progress and continue later if needed.
Deadline: This experiment will be online until Friday the 12th October
Reward: As a compensation, anyone who completes the experiment by the deadline will be entered into a raffle to win an iPod Shuffle.
Experiment link: http://questionpro.com/t/AJOdUZORUO
Attachment: Please find attached the list of emotions you will be rating in the videos, and a definition to use as a guideline.
If you think you will be able to do the experiment, it would be great if you could email me to let me know, so I have an idea of the number of participants for the experiment.
Thank you,
Cathy
List of emotions used in this experiment and their definitions:
Admiration: A feeling of wonder, pleasure, or approval.
Agreement: The state of being of the same opinion; concord; harmony.
Aloofness: Being distant, cold, or uninterested; an appearance of being above the fray.
Amusement: Being pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted.
Annoyance: to be irritated or displeased.
Boredom: To be wearied by dullness, tedious repetition, unwelcome attentions.
Compassion: A feeling of distress and pity for the suffering or misfortune of another.
Confused: Feeling or exhibiting an inability to understand; bewildered; perplexed.
Contempt: The attitude or feeling of a person towards a person or thing that he considers worthless or despicable.
Disagreement: To dissent in opinion or dispute an idea.
Disappointment: Being depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations.
Discouragement: to express or make clear disapproval of, or to dissuade.
Disgust: A great loathing or distaste aroused by someone or something.
Dissatisfaction: A particular cause or feeling of displeasure or disappointment.
Dominant: Controlling; having or exerting authority or influence.
Enthusiasm: Showing ardent and lively interest or eagerness
Friendliness: Favorably disposed; inclined to approve, help, or support.
Hostility: Opposition or resistance to an idea, plan, project, etc.
Impatience: Lacking patience; easily irritated at delay, opposition, etc.
Interest: The feeling when attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something.
Patience: Quietly and steadily persevering or diligent, especially in detail or exactness.
Relaxed: Being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety.
Relief: A feeling of cheerfulness or optimism that follows the removal of anxiety, pain, or distress.
Reserved: Formal or self-restrained in manner and relationship.
Satisfaction: The state of being content.
Skepticism: To not be convinced that something is true; doubtful.
Stressed: To experience stress or worry.
Sympathy: The sharing of another's emotions, especially of sorrow or anguish.
Trust: To rely upon or place confidence in someone or something.
Understanding: To perceive the meaning of something or comprehend.
