Making eye contact is a common non-verbal communication cue during social interactions, particularly in formal settings like job interviews. However, the amount of eye contact we make can vary significantly, which might influence how others perceive our personality traits. Some research suggests that the duration of eye contact can affect how confident an interviewee is perceived to be. Psychologists want to study this using the laboratory experimental method to investigate the effect of 'brief' compared to 'prolonged' eye contact on how confident a job applicant is thought to be.
Explain how you would conduct a study using the laboratory experimental method to investigate if the duration of eye contact affects how confident a person is thought to be. Justify your decisions as part of your explanation. You must refer to:
You should use your own experience of practical activities to inform your response.
