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Welcome! The purpose of this study is to learn more about the relationship between personality and the way in which people make sense of true crime stories. You'll be asked to fill out a personality questionnaire and read and answer questions about a story describing a serial killer. When you are finished, the program will summarize some of the responses we have obtained to date. This study takes about 20 minutes to complete. You must be 18 years or older to participate. By clicking the above button, you certify that you are 18 years or older. Participation is voluntary and you may skip any questions you do not wish to answer. This research is being conducted by Dr. R. Chris Fraley of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For more information concerning this research, please email rcfraley[AT]uiuc.edu or call (217) 333-3486. The Institutional Review Board office may also be contacted concerning this study at (217) 333-2670. You may call collect if you live outside the local calling area. There are no known risks involved in completing this study. You may print a copy of this page for your records.