You are now beginning the main part of the experiment.

Just as in the first part of the experiment, you will be reporting the direction that the target was turned at the end of each trial using the "m" and "n" keys - pressing the "m" key if the target is turned clockwise (i.e. to the right) and the "n" key if the target is turned counterclockwise (i.e. to the left). Note: You are still not reporting the location of the target, but instead it's direction of rotation. As a reminder, here is an example of a target turned counterclockwise (on the left) and clockwise (on the right):

However, there will be a small change to the task that will make it a bit easier. Now, one of the target area circles will flash white before the target is presented. In this part of the experiment, the color change that occurs before the target indicates where the target will most likely *not* appear. This cue will correctly indicate where the target will *not* appear 80% of the time. For example, if the color change happens on the left, then the target will almost always be presented on the right.

This means that you will want to pay attention to the target location where the color change didn't happen, and ignore the location of the color change. The target will still be followed by a visual noise mask in the same location as the target.

The presentation will still happen very quickly, which means that you will not have time to move your eyes to the target locations. Therefore, the best strategy to ensure that you maximize your task accuracy is still to keep your eyes on the tiny circle in the center of the screen. Here are a couple trial examples, with the first one slowed down and second one full speed:

Feel free to watch that video a couple times if you need to! As you can see from the example, this presentation happens very quickly, which means that you will not have time to move your eyes to the target locations. Therefore, the best strategy to ensure that you maximize your task accuracy is still to keep your eyes on the tiny circle in the center of the screen.

You will perform 12 blocks of this task. At the end of the experiment, you will be asked to complete a short demographic questionnaire. You will get the opportunity to give some feedback. Thank you for participating!

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Which direction was the target turned on this trial?

Press the "n" for if it was turned counterclockwise from vertical (i.e., to the left) and "m" if it was turned clockwise from vertical (i.e., to the right).

How vivid was your experience of the target?
Press the "1" key if you had no experience of the target.
Press the "2" key if you felt that a target was present, but can't say anything about it.
Press the "3" key if you felt that you saw the target, but are only somewhat sure about it.
Press the "4" key if you had a clear experience of the target.

Please take a short break in between blocks to rest your eyes!
Blink and look around your room to give your eyes a break. It will make the task easier!
When you click the button to proceed, you will begin the next block.

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Almost done! Just enter your demographics information here:

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