What to Expect:

1. Answer a few quick questions about how you’re feeling right now

2. Experience a Mind Shape — a 5 minute interactive visual simulation with hidden objects (e.g. hearts) to spot

3. Answer the same questions again so we can measure any change

How the Mind Shape works:

You will watch a short visual simulation. The simulation consists of patterns. Occasionally there will be a hidden object that will briefly appear within the pattern. Sometimes very subtle, sometimes more obvious. You will be told what to look out for.

Your task: Press the spacebar (on a computer) or tap anywhere on the screen (on a phone) whenever you think you see a hidden object.

If you spot one correctly, the screen will flash to confirm.

NB there are no points or scores. It is not about trying to ‘do well’. It is just about really focusing in on the visuals. Don’t worry about missing objects — just relax, watch, and tap if you notice something.

Tip: Turn your screen brightness up and make sure there isn’t glare on your screen. This will give you the best experience. If you are using a phone, use landscape mode for the visual simulation part (i.e. have phone in horizontal position)

Before you start:

Please make sure you are in a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed for approximately 10 minutes.

There is no audio. It is purely visual.

Please complete the whole experience in one sitting.