Pymetrics Games Speed and Reaction Time Games Flashcards

In Pymetrics reaction time tasks, what does a consistently fast response time primarily indicate?

Answer: High cognitive processing speed

Fast, consistent reaction times suggest high cognitive processing speed across neural pathways.

In a Pymetrics reaction time game, what is recorded when you respond before the stimulus appears on screen?

Answer: An anticipatory error indicating impulsivity

Pre-stimulus responses are logged as anticipatory errors, signaling impulsive tendencies rather than true readiness.

What trait does Pymetrics primarily associate with very slow reaction times measured consistently across multiple games?

Answer: Attention difficulties or reduced processing speed

Consistently slow reaction times across tasks can indicate attention difficulties or lower cognitive processing speed.

Which of the following best describes 'reaction inhibition' as measured in Pymetrics games?

Answer: The ability to stop or suppress an already-initiated response

Reaction inhibition is the executive function that lets you suppress a response once it has begun, crucial for impulse control.

In speed-based Pymetrics tasks, what is the general recommended strategy for achieving the best trait profile?

Answer: Balance speed and accuracy as directed in each task's instructions

Pymetrics instructs candidates to balance speed and accuracy per task, since the algorithm measures the tradeoff, not one dimension alone.

What does the 'go/no-go' paradigm used in Pymetrics reaction tasks specifically measure?

Answer: Response inhibition and impulse control

The go/no-go paradigm measures response inhibition by requiring a response to target stimuli and a withheld response to non-target stimuli.