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Aim

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Pretest

Procedure

Simulation

Posttest

References

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Cueing/Posner Task

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What is the primary purpose of the Cueing/Posner task?

a: To study memory processes Explanation

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b: To investigate visual illusions Explanation

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c: To examine attentional orienting Explanation

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d: To measure motor reaction times Explanation

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How did the cues in the experiment affect your response times?

a: Cues made no difference in my response times. Explanation

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b: Response times were faster when the cue was valid (correctly predicted the target location). Explanation

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c: Response times were slower when the cue was valid. Explanation

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d: I didn't notice any change in response times. Explanation

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What did you learn about your attention during the experiment?

a: I learned that I am equally fast at responding regardless of where the target appears. Explanation

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b: I learned that I respond faster when the cue correctly predicts the target location. Explanation

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c: I learned that my attention doesn't shift based on cues. Explanation

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d: I didn't notice anything about how my attention works. Explanation

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