Playground
Task Switching
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Instructions
Task Switching
You will see a letter and a number paired together (e.g., A4 or 2G).
The pair will be presented on a colored background which tells you which of the two tasks to perform:
- BLUE BACKGROUND: Ignore the number. Identify the Letter (Vowel vs Consonant).
- ORANGE BACKGROUND: Ignore the letter. Identify the Number (Odd vs Even).
Response Keys
F
Vowel (A, E, I...)OROdd (1, 3, 5...)
J
Consonant (B, C, D...)OREven (2, 4, 6...)
Starts with a short practice round that is not scored.
Total trials: 50
Example
A4
[F]Vowel
[J]Consonant