LOCAL-STUDY 1
STIMULI
Low Perceived Control Manipulation
Please write a short essay of about 75–100 words describing a personal incident in which you experienced a loss of control over your environment. Please describe the incident as vividly and in as much detail as possible - what happened, how you felt etc. An example of a loss of control incident might be experiencing a technical failure during an important presentation.
High Perceived Control Manipulation
Please write a short essay of about 75–100 words describing a personal incident in which you experienced a heightened sense of control over your environment. Please describe the incident as vividly and in as much detail as possible - what happened, how you felt etc. An example of a heightened sense of control incident might be being able to answer all the questions in a difficult exam.

