In this experiment you will be presented with a number of characteristics that belong to a

person. Please read them carefully and try to form an impression of the kind of person

described. You will be asked to give a brief characterization of the person in just a few sentences. The list will be presented slowly

and will be repeated once.

Press the ‘Enter’ key when you are ready to continue

Please watch the center of the screen, as indicated by the X below. This is the location

in which the words will be presented.

X

Press the ‘Enter’ key when you are ready to begin.

X

Intelligent

Skillfull

Industrious

Cold

Determined

Practical

Cautious

Intelligent

Skillfull

Industrious

Cold

Determined

Practical

Cautious

Now that you have been presented with the words describing this person, I would like you to write a brief description of such a person.

Please refer to the handout and follow the instructions.