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eCorsi: implementation and testing of the Corsi block-tapping task for digital tablets.

Riccardo Brunetti¹, Claudia Del Gatto¹, Franco Delogu²

¹Department of Human Sciences, Università Europea di Roma Rome, Italy.

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Summary

The eCorsi tablet version of the Corsi block-tapping task accurately assesses visuo-spatial working memory in adults. This digital tool offers advantages over the physical version, with comparable results for memory span and error rates.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Psychology
Neuroscience
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

The Corsi block-tapping task is a standard method for evaluating visuo-spatial working memory.
Traditional administration uses a physical board, but digital adaptations are emerging.
Digital versions offer potential improvements in accuracy and data collection.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the eCorsi tablet application as a digital alternative to the traditional Corsi block-tapping task.
To compare the performance of different age groups using the eCorsi task.
To investigate the timing mechanisms of spatial sequence processing.

Main Methods:

One hundred and seven participants (aged 18-30 and over 50) completed the eCorsi task in forward, backward, and supraspan-forward conditions.
The study utilized a tablet-based version (eCorsi) of the Corsi task.
Performance metrics included span, error rates, and reaction times.

Main Results:

The eCorsi task demonstrated comparable average span and error rates to the original Corsi test.
Digital administration offered enhanced accuracy in presentation timing and automatic data capture.
Timing analysis suggested response planning occurs after sequence presentation, not during.

Conclusions:

The eCorsi tablet application is a viable and advantageous digital tool for assessing visuo-spatial working memory.
Digital Corsi tasks maintain psychometric properties while offering practical benefits.
Timing data provides novel insights into the cognitive processes of spatial sequence recall.