Questions and Answers

Q) How long do these experiments last?
A) You will be needed for around one hour.

Q) What do the experiments involve?
A) We sit participants down at a computer, and they play a simple computer game with each other.

Q) How much will participants earn?
A) All participants who fully take part receive 10CHF, as well as additionally money which they earn based on how well they perform in the game. There is the possibility to earn more than 40CHF.

Q) Does this study involve medicines, or involve anything physical?
A) No. This study simply works by playing a very simple economic game on a computer terminal. Everything is fully explained in the beginning in both English and German and so participants have full information about the rules.

Q) Where does the study take place?
A) This will take place in a computer room on the Irchel Campus. We will inform you by e-mail of the location.

Q) When will it take place?
A) The study will take place on weekdays and during the day. To sign up for a time please send an e-mail to

Q) If I take part, will my privacy and anonymity be maintained?
A) We will not release any names or personal details of participants. They are only stored with us, and not passed on to any other party.

Q) How do I sign up?
A) Send us an e-mail (to ) with the following information:

i) Name
ii) Age and Gender (M/F)
iii) E-mail address
iv) Occupation/study area
v) Days of the week, and times of the day, when you will be available

E-mail the above information to

Q)What are the conditions of participating?
A) The conditions of participating can be found by clicking here.