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On the next page, you will complete a short writing task. You will have 4 minutes, and the page will automatically advance when time is up.

You have to write at least 400 characters (about 60–80 words). If your response is shorter, you will not be able to continue to the next part of the study and will only receive the screen-out fee.

Write in full sentences. There are no right or wrong answers—please describe your experience clearly and with some detail. Your writing task is described below. You can start thinking about your response now before clicking Next.

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Please write about a time in your life (past or present) when you felt economically insecure or financially uncertain.

  • When you were unsure about your financial future
  • When your job or income felt unstable
  • When you often worried about paying bills or making ends meet

Describe what was happening, how it affected your daily life, and how it made you feel.

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Please write about a time in your life (past or present) when you felt financially secure and confident.

  • When your income felt stable and predictable
  • When you had a secure job or strong financial support
  • When you did not have to worry about bills or daily expenses

Describe what was happening, how it affected your daily life, and how it made you feel.

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Click Next when you are ready to begin writing.

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