Scientific Background

Original Task References:

These references describe the original task that this PEBL implementation is based on.

• Roberts, R. J., Hager, L. D., & Heron, C. (1994). Prefrontal cognitive processes: Working memory and inhibition in the antisaccade task. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 123(4), 374-393.

Data Output

Creates two data files: (1) antisaccade-<subnum>.csv with trial-level data including subnum, block, trial, practice flag, cue type, target location (top/bottom), target direction, flanker coherence, flanker direction, timestamps, delay, response, correctness, reaction time, and bivalent correctness (correct direction axis); (2) antisaccade-report-<subnum>.txt with summary statistics including overall accuracy, bivalent accuracy (LR vs UD discrimination), and mean response time.

About This Test

An inhibitory control task requiring participants to suppress the reflexive tendency to look at a peripheral cue. A cue appears on one side of the screen, followed by an arrow target on the opposite side. Participants must indicate the arrow's direction while avoiding looking at the initial cue, which would impair target perception.

Category: Executive Function
Estimated Duration: 8 minutes
Available Translations: 1 language

Documentation Sources:
Test implementation, Parameter schema

Documentation Status: Standard