Flanker Inhibition Test
The Eriksen flanker task: report the direction of the CENTER arrow while four flanking arrows try to distract you. Measures inhibitory control and attention.
Flanker Inhibition Test
When the flanking arrows point the same way it is easy.
When they point the opposite way, your brain tries to follow them —
suppress that impulse and press the center arrow direction.
Use the on-screen buttons or the ← → arrow keys.
Tip: also try the ← and → arrow keys.
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About Flanker Inhibition Test
The Eriksen flanker task: report the direction of the CENTER arrow while four flanking arrows try to distract you. Measures inhibitory control and attention.
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