You will respond to numbers displayed on the screen as quickly and accurately as possible. You will then
have a break between trials.
After training, you will then do some math problems.
After, you will again perform the same task.
You will use the #1 through #4 keys located near the top left of
the computer keyboard.
You must use your LEFT HAND. Please place your:
pinky finger: on the 1 key
ring finger: on the 2 key
middle finger: on the 3 key
index finger: on the 4 key
PLEASE USE YOUR LEFT HAND FOR THIS TASK!
You are now ready to begin the experiment. A countdown screen will be shown before each sequence is given to
you.
The 10-second trial begins immediately so you should be ready when the countdown
is complete.
The first trial will be a practice trial and will only last 10 seconds.
You must complete at least NINE keypress during the warmup or you will
repeat it.
For this trial, please focus on being as accurate as possible.
The rest of the trials will last until you complete 12 sequences.
Please be advised:
Your complete ATTENTION and FOCUS are required to participate in this experiment!
That means that you need to CONCENTRATE and do the absolute best that you can.
If you are unable to do so, please leave the experiment now.
Click the button if you are able to participate.
Please type the sequence as quickly and accurately as possible.
The task will begin in ? seconds.
The next sequence will begin in ? seconds.
You will now add two-digit numbers for a little while.
Please make sure you are doing the task the entire time.
If you do not stay on the screen, the countdown timer will not work.
The task will begin in ? seconds.
Add the below numbers together, and type your answer in the field.
When you are satisfied with your answer, please press enter to proceed to the next problem.
? + ?
=
The task will begin in ? seconds.
Please respond to the number presented on the screen.
The task will begin in ? seconds.