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Psychology 120 - Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where do I go to sign-up for experiements?

    • Go to http://ipfw.sona-systems.com/, the Sona Systems website.

  • How do I sign-up for experiments?

    • Click here for a detailed description.

  • What if my name and password don't work?

    • First, be absolutely certain that you are tying to use the correct username and password. Your user name is the first four letters of your last name, the first letter of your first name and usually your middle initial followed by a 01 or 02. For example, John A. Smith could be Smitja01. Your password is your date of birth in the xx/xx/xxxx format. The slashes (/) must be present.

    If you are sure you are trying the right thing, or don't know your student ID number, please call the psychology department at (260) 481-6403 and Christina or Sara, department secretaries, will help you.

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  • How can I find out what experiments I signed-up for?

    • Go to the Sona Systems website and log in. Click on the My Schedule/Credits link at the top of the page and you will see a list of experiments that you are signed up for.

  • How can I find out how many credits I have?

    • Go to the Sona Systems website and log in. Click on the My Schedule/Credits link at the top of the page. Your credits are listed at the top of the page, above your scheduled experiments.

  • Can I participate in the same experiment more than once?

    • No.

  • If an experiment is worth 2 credits, and I have already completed 3 other experiments, do I still have to do a total of 5 experiments?

    • No. Some experiments are longer than others and consequently are worth more points. You need a total of 5 credits for experiments. For example, if Experiments 1, 2 and 3 are worth one point each, and Experiment 4 is worth 2 points, you are finished because the 4 experiments combined equal 5 points even though you only completed 4 experiments. You must complete enough experiments to total 5 credits.

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  • What if I have to cancel?

    • If it is more than 1 hour before the session is to begin, Go to the Sona Systems website and log in. Click on the My Schedule/Credits link at the top of the page. Next to the experiment you want to cancel is a box that says CANCEL. Click that button. you will then be prompted with a essage asking if you are sure you wnat to ancel or not. Choose the appropriate option.

    If it is within 1 hour before the session begins, you must call either the researcher (if a number has been provided to you in the experiment information) or the Psychology Department research cancellation number: (260)481-5441 ext. 19292# (you MUST press the pound key!) as soon as possible. Leave your name (spell your last name), the experiment you were to participate in, and the day and time you were supposed to participate.

  • What if I forget what experiments I'm signed up for?

    • You will receive an email confirmation about 48 hours before the scheduled time of the study. To receive a reminder, you need to make sure your email address is correct in the online sign-up system. To verify or chang eyour email address, go the the Sona Systems website and log in. Click on My Profile at the top of the page. If your e-mail address is not there, or is not correct, enter or change it and click on the submit button at the bottom of the page.

    If you still need to check on the dates and/or times you are signed up for, go to the Sona Systems website and click log in. After logging in you can click on My Schedule at the top of the page and see the list of experiments you are signed-up for.

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  • What if I forget where I am supposed to go for the experiment?

    • If you forget the date, time, or location for your session, go to Sona Systems and log in. Click on My Schedule at the top of the page. You will then see a list of projects you are signed up for and you can verify the date, time and location.

  • What if I forget my password?

    • Go to the Sona Systems website and click on the Retrieve Password link located at the bottom left-hand side of the page, and have it sent to you by e-mail.

  • What is the first day I can sign-up for experiments?

    • Your instructor will make an announcement when the Research Management website is ready for you to sign up.

  • What is the last day I can complete the experiements?

    • All experiments or alternate assignments for the semester must be completed by the Friday before Finals Week.

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