Perceptual experiment to guide development of serious game

[ennisca]

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.