Simons Effect
Procedure
Step 1: Starting the Experiment
- Launch the experiment.
- Press the spacebar to begin the task.
Step 2: Presenting the Trial
- A series of trials will appear on the screen.
- Each trial will display a visual stimulus (e.g.,text "LEFT" or "RIGHT").
- The stimulus will be shown either on the left or right side of the screen.
Step 3: Providing Instructions
- You will receive instructions to press specific keys based on the identity and but not location of the stimulus:
- Press the "A" key for a "LEFT" stimulus.
- Press the "L" key for a "RIGHT" stimulus.
Step 4: Manipulating Stimulus and Response Locations
- The location of the stimulus (left or right) will vary independently of the required response.
- The experiment will include two types of trials:
- Congruent Trials: The stimulus location matches the response (e.g., a left stimulus requires a left key press).
- Incongruent Trials: The stimulus location does not match the response (e.g., a left stimulus requires a right key press).
Step 5: Recording Performance
- You must respond as quickly and accurately as possible for each trial and press the correct key based on the stimulus.
Step 6: Collecting Data
- The experiment will record the following metrics:
- Response Time: How quickly you respond to the stimulus.
- Accuracy: Whether you press the correct key.