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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Visuospatial working memory is crucial for daily tasks.
  • Existing assessment methods may lack specificity or flexibility.
  • Computerized paradigms offer standardized and quantifiable measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe the Box Task, a novel computerized paradigm.
  • To detail its utility in assessing visuospatial working memory.
  • To highlight its features for research and tailored experimentation.

Main Methods:

  • The Box Task involves searching for hidden objects within a set of on-screen boxes.
  • Variable set sizes (number of boxes) are employed.
  • Specific error types (within-search, between-search) are computed to analyze working memory processes.

Main Results:

  • The Box Task provides quantifiable measures of visuospatial working memory performance.
  • It allows for the calculation of distinct error scores reflecting specific cognitive processes.
  • The task includes a developer's mode for customized experiment design.

Conclusions:

  • The Box Task is a versatile and adaptable tool for cognitive research.
  • It offers a standardized method for evaluating visuospatial working memory.
  • Its features facilitate detailed analysis and customized experimental applications.