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Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychological assessment
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Human-computer interaction

Background:

  • The Corsi Block-Tapping Task is a standard measure of visuospatial attention and working memory.
  • Traditional administration lacks standardization, making computerization a potential improvement.
  • Tablet computers offer a platform for computerized neuropsychological tests.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate a computerized Corsi Task (e-Corsi) using an iPad.
  • To compare recall accuracy between the standard Corsi Task and the e-Corsi.
  • To investigate the impact of computerization on visuospatial working memory assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Forty university students participated in the study.
  • Participants completed both the standard Corsi Block-Tapping Task and the e-Corsi on an iPad 3.
  • Recall accuracy was compared between the two task versions.

Main Results:

  • Higher accuracy was observed in forward recall on the standard Corsi Task compared to the e-Corsi.
  • Backward recall performance was comparable between the standard and computerized versions.
  • Divergent performance patterns suggest motor priming and interference effects in the e-Corsi.

Conclusions:

  • Computerization of the Corsi Task has significant implications for the cognitive constructs it measures.
  • The e-Corsi is efficient for administration and data registration.
  • Reconsideration of the theoretical underpinnings of the Corsi Task is necessary due to computerization effects.