In the following we are asking you to solve a total of {{num_tasks}} tasks. These tasks consist of counting the letter "p" within a container full of letters with a very dark background.
For each solved task you are being paid a bonus of {{taskPayment}} Monetary Units (MUs). 100 MUs translate into 1 GBP. You can only go to the next task once you give the right answer. You need to complete all tasks.
Below the container, you'll find a button that says "Turn the light on". Clicking this button will render the background of the container white and make it easier to count the letters. Once the light is turned on, you can turn it back off by clicking on the button again. Please take note that it is possible to complete the task without turning the light on.
To turn the light on, you need electricity, for which you pay by the second. Each second of electricity costs you {{powerCostsHigh}} MU. Your total bonus payment is the difference between the {{totalPayment}} MU for solving all tasks and the total amount you pay for electricity over all tasks. It cannot become negative.
There is no time limit to solving the tasks. However, you will have to make the tradeoff between either solving the experiment fast by turning the light on and sacrificing some of the bonus or working for longer on a more tedious task.
You will have to concentrate throughout this experiment so make sure you are in a quiet environment without distractions. For every task you are allowed one mistake without a penalty. For every other wrong answer, {{penalty}} seconds are added to your electricity bill. Be careful not to click on "Continue" before you have written the correct answer into the answer field.
You will now proceed to a training round, which does not count towards your bonus. Feel free to use this round to extensively test the functionality.
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In the upper left corner, you will see a counter that counts your current electricity costs.
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Please enter your Prolific ID and press "Continue".