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Allow instructions file to be passed as a command line argument.
Ignore-this: 60e440775e698898e485f8f0dfbd3db

--- a/Data/instructions.html	Thu Nov 25 11:12:24 2010 +0000
+++ b/Data/instructions.html	Fri Jul 15 16:36:53 2011 +0100
@@ -3,41 +3,37 @@
 
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-<p>This experiment will consist of 28 short melodies presented in two
-blocks. The first block contains 2 practice trials for you to
-familiarise yourself with the programme. After the practice block, you
-will be able to adjust the volume to a comfortable level and ask any
-questions you may have. The main part of the experiment will follow on
-from the pracice block.</p>
+<p>This experiment will consist of 32 short melodies presented in two
+blocks. The first block contains 2 practice trials to familiarise you
+with the programme. After the practice block, you will be able to
+adjust the volume to a comfortable level and ask any questions you may
+have. The main part of the experiment will follow on from the practice
+block.</p>
 
 <p>When each melody starts playing, a cross will appear in the centre
 of the screen. You should focus on this cross while listening to the
-melody.</p> 
+melody.</p>
 
 <p>Whilst listening to each melody, you will be prompted to judge how
-expected or unexpected you find a given note. Shortly before such
+expected or unexpected you find a given note. Shortly before these
 notes, the cross will be replaced by a clock with a minute hand at 12
-O'Clock. The hand will count down in time with the music. The note
-whose onset coincides with the hand returning to 12 O'Clock is the one
-you should respond to. </p>
-
-<p>You should judge how expected or unexpected you find a given note
-in the preceding context of the melody using a scale of 1 (highly
-unexpected) to 7 (highly expected). Please try to use the full range
-of the scale.</p>
+O'Clock. The hand will count down in time with the music. Pay
+attention to the note that coincides with the hand returning to
+12. You should judge how expected or unexpected this note is, given
+what has gone before. Please use a scale of 1 (highly unexpected) to 7
+(highly expected), making sure to use the full range. Respond using
+number keys 1 to 7 on the keyboard.</p>
 
 <p>The music will continue to play, so try to respond as quickly as
 possible, however accuracy is more vital than speed. There is only one
-chance to make your decision, once selected it cannot be
-changed. Before making your judgement, try to keep the mouse pointer
-in the midrange of the scale (i.e., 4).</p>
+chance to make your decision, once selected it cannot be changed.</p>
 
 <p>After listening to each melody, you will be required to answer some
 short questions relating to the music before listening to the next
 piece.</p>
 
 <p>If you have any questions please ask now. Otherwise, press
-'Continue' to move directly to the practice block</p>
+'Continue' to move directly to the practice block.</p>
 
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