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After completing a few surveys, you will perfam a task to complete words from incomplete word stems with letters missing.
There will be a few short surveys after the task. We ask you to retun to the 2nd part of this task between 24-96 hours (1-4 days) later.
Upon completion of this task, after 24 hours, you will receive a qualification and a notification to complete the 2nd part.
Thank you! Please press "Next" to continue.
Overview
Thank you for returning. Some of the questions are the same as before, please
answer honestly about how you feel today. The answers need not match how you answered in the earlier phase.
Thank you and please press "Next" to continue.
Instructions
You will be presented with words with some letters missing (e.g., AP_ LE). These can be
completed to form either negative, or non-negative (i.e. positive or neutral) themed
words. Some fragments could be completed to form more than one type of word.
Your job is to complete the word fragments to make positive and/or neutral themed words.
When a word fragment appears on your screen (e.g., KI _ _), try to think of either a
positive (e.g., KISS) or neutral (e.g., KITE) word that can be made by completing the
fragment. As soon as you think of one, type the complete word into the text box and press
enter. If the fragment can ONLY be completed to form a negative word (e.g., "KI_L" can
only form "KILL"), then do not press anything and let the clock expire. You will have
12 seconds to respond. Please try to respond as quickly
and as accurately as possible. The first five trials are for practice only and will not
be recorded for data.
You will be presented with words with some letters missing (e.g., AP_ LE). These can be
completed to form either negative, or non-negative (i.e. positive or neutral) themed
words. Some fragments could be completed to form more than one type of word.
Your job is to complete the word fragments to make negative themed words. When a word
fragment appears on your screen (e.g., KI _ _), try to think of a negative (e.g., KILL)
word that can be made by completing the fragment. As soon as you think of one, type the
complete word in the text box and press enter. If the fragment can ONLY be completed to
form either a positive (e.g., "KIS_" can only form "KISS") or neutral (e.g., "KIT_" can
only form "KITE") word, then do not press anything and let the clock expire. You will
have 12 seconds to respond. Please try to respond as quickly and as accurately as
possible. The first five trials are for practice only and will not be recorded for data.
You will be presented with words with some letters missing (e.g., AP_ LE). Your job is to
complete the fragment to form a complete word. When a word fragment appears on your screen
(e.g., KI _ _), try to think of a word that completes the fragment (e.g., KILT). As soon
as you think of one, please type the complete word into the text box and press enter. You
will have 12 seconds to respond. Please try to respond as
quickly and as accurately as possible. The first five trials are for practice only and
will not be recorded for data.
Remember, please ONLY type a response if you are able to create a [positive/neutral/negative] word. Otherwise leave it blank.
Example 1/2
Countdown: 12
Complete the word fragments with positive and/or neutral themed words as quickly as possible.
Complete the word fragments with negative themed words as quickly as possible.
Complete the word fragments with a word as quickly as possible.
If you cannot think of an appropriate word, do not press anything and let the clock expire.
You may press enter when you are finished typing a word.
←Please type complete word here.
This is the end of the practice trials. The following trials will be recorded for data.
Please press next to continue.
Thank you. You have completed the word task portion of the experiment. You will now proceed to the scenario reading activity portion.
Scenario Reading Activity Instruction
You will now read a series of vignettes depicting scenarios. Please try to imagine these scenarios as if they are really happening to you. Following each scenario, you will answer a set of questions asking you to indicate how you would feel/respond to each situation.
Scenario 1/7
You are carrying a heavy load of groceries up to a check-out line at the grocery store and just as you are about to enter in line, someone cuts in front of you. You end up dropping some things on the floor.
How angry would you be in the situation above?
Not at all
Extremely
How likely is it that you would have reacted by expressing your anger?
Not at all
Extremely
How likely would you have been rude to him/her?
Not at all
Extremely
How likely would you have yelled or swore at him/her?
Not at all
Extremely
How likely would you have threatened him/her if the situation was not resolved?
Not at all
Extremely
How likely would you have used physical force (e.g., push or grab) him/her if the situation was not resolved?
Not at all
Extremely
How likely is it that he/she did it on purpose?
Not at all
Extremely
How likely is it that he/she did it to be mean or hostile?
Not at all
Extremely
Trait Anger Questionnaire
I am a hotheaded person.
1 Strongly Disagree
2
3
4
5 Strongly Agree
I have a fiery temper.
1 Strongly Disagree
2
3
4
5 Strongly Agree
State Emotion Questionnaire
How well do the following statements describe how you have OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS?
I have felt angry.
1 Extremely uncharacteristic of me.
2
3
4
5 Extremely characteristic of me.
I have felt joyful.
1 Extremely uncharacteristic of me.
2
3
4
5 Extremely characteristic of me.
I have felt stressed.
1 Extremely uncharacteristic of me.
2
3
4
5 Extremely characteristic of me.
I have been energetic.
1 Extremely uncharacteristic of me.
2
3
4
5 Extremely characteristic of me.
I have been relaxed.
1 Extremely uncharacteristic of me.
2
3
4
5 Extremely characteristic of me.
I have gotten frightened easily.
1 Extremely uncharacteristic of me.
2
3
4
5 Extremely characteristic of me.
I have gotten irritated easily.
1 Extremely uncharacteristic of me.
2
3
4
5 Extremely characteristic of me.
I have not been easily annoyed.
1 Extremely uncharacteristic of me.
2
3
4
5 Extremely characteristic of me.
State Aggression Questionnaire
Please indicate how often you have done each behavior during the past 24 hours.
During the PAST 24 HOURS, how often have you:
Get angry with someone and yell or shout at them.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
Get angry with someone and kick or smash something, slam the door, punch the wall, etc.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
The following set of questions is asking about your ONLINE BEHAVIOR OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS.
I have removed or refused another person on a contact list for a chat, social network, or instant messaging program, without him/her doing anything and only for being who he/she was.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have posted offensive or insulting comments about someone on social networks.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have insulted someone using text messages or instant messaging programs (e.g., WhatsApp, SMS).
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have made a false complaint about someone on a forum, social network, or online game.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have plotted with other people to ignore someone on social networks.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have posted rumors about someone on a social network.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have "liked" or otherwise demonstrated support for a mean comment or insult about another person online or on social media.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
The following questions are asking about your DRIVING BEHAVIORS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS.
Have you driven in the past 24 hours?
Yes
No
I have called other drivers names aloud. (e.g., "Jerk!", "Idiot!")
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have made negative comments about other drivers.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have yelled questions like "Where did you learn how to drive!?"
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have glared at other drivers.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have called other drivers mean names under my breath.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have sworn at other drivers aloud.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have sworn at other drivers under my breath.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have shaken my head at other drivers.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have yelled at other drivers.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have made negative comments about other drivers under my breath.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have given other drivers a dirty look.
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
I have thought things like "Where did you get your license?"
Never
One Time
Two Times
Three or Four Times
Five or More Times
State Aggression Questionnaire
Directions: Below are several scenarios followed by types of thoughts people often
have in similar situations. For each scenario, imagine that what is being described has
just happened to you. Then, read each thought and fill in the circle indicating how likely
you would be to have that thought or one similar to it in that situation. There are no right
or wrong answers and you are not being asked whether these thoughts are appropriate -- only how likely
you would be to have similar thoughts. Please respond to all of the thoughts for each scenario.
You are driving through a residential area when someone backs their car out of a driveway and nearly hits you.
He/she did that just so I'd have to stop. / He/she was trying to scare me.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I can't stand it when things like this happen. / He/she almost totaled my car.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Nobody knows how to drive anymore. / People are so careless.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
He/she must not have seen me.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
People should look where they're going. / I was here first. He/she shouldn't have gotten in my way.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
That dumb jerk / ass / bitch!
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Your new roommate doesn't clean up the kitchen after having some friends over.
He/she knew how upset this makes me and just didn't care.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I can't stand dealing with his/her mess.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
He/she should keep this place clean because I want it clean. / He/she should respect my home.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Even though I may want to, I can't control the things that other people do.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
That stupid lazy deadbeat / lowlife / slob!
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
He/she does this all the time / is always making a mess / never cleans up.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Someone bumps into you at the mall and doesn't apologize.
People are always so careless.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I just can't stand people sometimes.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I'm sure he/she wouldn't have bumped into me if he/she had seen me.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
He/she's just too lazy to go around.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
That bitch / jerk / idiot!
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
People need to learn to watch where they are going.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
You get home from the drive-thru and realize that you were given the wrong food.
This isn't rocket science. How can people be so stupid?
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
People should just do their jobs the right way.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I bet they knew they were screwing up my order and just didn't care.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
This is terrible! / I hate this!
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
They always screw up my order. / That place is totally worthless.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Oh well, getting angry won't bring me what I ordered.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
State Aggression Questionnaire
Directions: Below are several scenarios followed by types of thoughts people often
have in similar situations. For each scenario, imagine that what is being described has
just happened to you. Then, read each thought and fill in the circle indicating how likely
you would be to have that thought or one similar to it in that situation. There are no right
or wrong answers and you are not being asked whether these thoughts are appropriate -- only how likely
you would be to have similar thoughts. Please respond to all of the thoughts for each scenario.
You are stuck behind a slow driver on an otherwise open road.
Now I'll never get where I'm going!
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
People need to learn to drive!
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
People are always slowing me down / getting in my way.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
He/she's doing this just to make me mad.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
What a dumb-ass / lowlife / idiot!
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Getting angry isn't going to get me there any sooner.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
You are at a store waiting to be helped, but the clerks are talking to each other and ignoring you.
These lazy jerks / bitches / idiots!
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Getting angry isn't going to get me out of here any sooner.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
They're probably ignoring me on purpose just so they don't have to do their job.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
This is terrible. I'm never going to get out of here.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
People are so rude. / People like this always slow me down. / Nobody cares about the customer anymore.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I don't care what they are talking about. They need to get over here and help me now.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Your spouse / significant other doesn't do something he/she promised he/she would take care of.
He/she can be so stupid / worthless / irresponsible sometimes.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I can never count on him/her. / He/she always forgets to do things.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
He/she should know better than this.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
This is a catastrophe! / I can't believe this is happening. / I can't trust him/her at all.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
He/she knew this was important to me and didn't do it anyway. / He/she isn't taking me seriously. / He/she is trying to get back at me for something.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I'm sure there must have been a good reason why he / she didn't get this done.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Someone talks down / is condescending to you.
I can't stand having to hear this.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
People are so rude. / He/she always acts this way.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
He/she just thinks he/she's better than me. / I know he/she is just trying to make me upset.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I hate this arrogant / conceited / stuck-up loser!
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I shouldn't have to listen to this. / People can't talk to me this way.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Even though I don't like hearing this, I can't control what others say to me.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Your family doesn't take your education/career seriously.
They just don't care about what's important to me.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I can't deal with it when they act this way.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I don't deserve to be treated this way. / They should just be quiet and leave me alone.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
They can be so cruel / nasty / selfish sometimes.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
People never understand me. / I always have to put up with things like this from people.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
I can't expect them to agree with everything I do or say.
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
Demographic Questions
What is your age
What is your gender:
Male
Female
Prefer not to say
Highest degree or level of education completed:
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