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Dear Participant, You are being asked to participate in a study examining the effects of imagined versus direct color perception on emotional responses. The study will be conducted by Nicole Giner at Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida, under the supervision of Dr. Stephen W. Koncsol. To qualify for this study, you must be at least 18 years of age. As a participant, you will be asked to complete an online survey consisting of a demographic questionnaire, the Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire (VVIQ), and a color perception survey designed to assess emotional and perceptual responses to imagined and directly viewed colors. The total participation time will be approximately 5-7 minutes. 

There are no foreseeable risks or direct benefits to you for participating in this study. However, the results of this study will help contribute to a better understanding of how imagined and real color experiences influence emotional responses and may inform future research in the field of psychology and visual cognition. Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary. You may choose not to participate, or you may withdraw your consent and discontinue participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. Choosing not to participate will have no effect on your relationship with Barry University or the researcher. 

All of your responses will remain completely confidential. No personally identifying information will be collected, and your responses will be stored securely. Data will be analyzed in aggregate form only. No names, email addresses, or IP addresses will be linked to your responses or shared with anyone outside the research team. 

By clicking “Yes,” you acknowledge that you have read and understood the information provided above, meet the qualifications for participation, and voluntarily agree to take part in this study. If you have any questions about this study, please contact Nicole Giner at Nicole.Giner@mymail.barry.edu. You may print or save this page for your records. Thank you for your participation.

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Select Yes or No

Informed Consent

Please answer each question as accurately as possible. All responses will remain anonymous and confidential. 

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Q1-Age

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Q2-Gender

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Q3-Ethnicity

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Q4-Are you a non-native English speaker?

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Q5-Highest Level of Education Completed

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Q6-Do you currently use any form of visual correction (e.g., glasses or contact lenses)?

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 Q7-Have you ever undergone corrective eye surgery (e.g., LASIK, PRK)?

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Q8-How often do you engage in visualization or mental imagery (e.g., imagining scenes, colors, or objects)?

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Q9-How emotionally sensitive do you consider yourself to color (e.g., colors affecting your mood or feelings)?

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Q10-Have you ever practiced any techniques that involve imagery (e.g., meditation, guided imagery, or visualization exercises)?

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Q11-Do you have normal color vision?

Demographics

Demographic Questionnaire

VVIQ Instructions
For each scenario, try to form a mental picture of the people, objects, or setting. Rate how vivid the image is using the 5 point scale. If you do not have a visual image, rate vividness as "1". Only use "5" for images that are as lively and vivid as real seeing. The rating scale is as follows:
          1. No image at all, I only know I am thinking of the object
           2.	Vague and dim
           3.	Moderately clear and vivid
           4.	Clear and reasonably vivid
           5.	Perfectly clear and as vivid as normal vision



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Q12-Imagine a friend or relative you see often and the exact contours of face, head, shoulders, and body. 

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Q13-Imagine a relative or friend you see often and characteristic poses of head, attitudes of body, etc.

 

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Q14-Imagine a relative or friend you see often and the precise posture, length of step, etc., in walking.

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Q15-Imagine a relative or friend you see often and the different colors of some familiar clothes

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Q16-Visualize a rising sun and the sun rising above the horizon into a hazy sky 

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Q17-Visualize a rising sun and the sky clears and surrounds the sun with blueness.

 

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Q18-Visualize a rising sun and clouds where a storm blows up with flashes of lightning.


 

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Q19-Visualize a rising sun and a rainbow appears.


 

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Q20-Imagine the front of a familiar shop and the overall appearance of the shop from the opposite side of the road.

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Q21-Imagine the front of a familiar shop and a window display including colors, shapes, and details of individual items.

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Q22-Imagine the front of a familiar shop and you are near the entrance: the colour, shape and details of the door.

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Q23-Imagine the front of a familiar shop and inside at the counter: the assistant serves you and money changes hands.

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Q24-Visualize a country scene and the contours of the landscape (trees, mountains, lake).

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Q25-Visualize a country scene and the colour and shape of the trees.

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Q26-Visualize a country scene and the colour and shape of the lake.

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Q27-Visualize a country scene and a strong wind blows on the trees and lake, causing waves.

VVIQ

Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire (VVIQ)

In the blank square below you are instructed to imagine the color listed below the square. Then you will answer the question of how emotional that color makes you feel.
Scale Value
1	No / Not at all
2	Some
3	Moderate
4	Slightly strong / Nearly vivid
5	Very strong / Very vivid


Emotional Responses to Imagined Color Experiences