The Effects of Mood on Perceptions of Food

We are looking to assess the effects of mood on taste perception.

This study consists of a two-part session, which will last up to 4 hours in total.

You will be given a break between the first and second part of the study session.

This study will involve eating vegetarian pizza and a selection of biscuits provided by us.

This study will also involve various computer tasks.

You can take part if you...
- Are female.
- Are aged between 18 and 60.
- Have normal or corrected to normal vision.
- Are willing to not consume any food or calorie-containing drinks 3 hours prior to the study session.
- Are willing to remain in test room for the 4-hour duration of the study session without access to any electronic devices.
- Are willing to not consume any food or calorie-containing drinks during the break between the first and second part of the study session whilst remaining in the test room.
- Are not currently dieting.
- Are not following a vegan diet or have any food allergies or intolerances.
- Do not have a history of eating disorders.
- Are not pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication that could influence your
appetite (except oral contraception).

You will be provided free lunch and snacks, as well as a one-off payment of £10 as compensation for your time.

Sessions take place Monday to Friday, with one slot at 12:00pm and another at 1:15pm, at the School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol (12a Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TU).

If you are interested in taking part, please contact the researchers. Contact details can be found in the attached advert.