Pymetrics Games Core Game Mechanics 2

Question 1

In the Pymetrics Balloon Game, what happens if you pump the balloon too many times?

Accepted Answer

It explodes and you lose all accumulated money for that balloon

Answer

If the balloon pops, you lose all money accumulated for that particular balloon and earn nothing for that round.

Question 2

The Pymetrics 'Digits Forward' memory task primarily tests which cognitive ability?

Accepted Answer

Working memory capacity

Answer

The digits forward task measures working memory by requiring you to hold and repeat a sequence of numbers in the correct order.

Question 3

During the Money Exchange game in Pymetrics, what does consistently accepting unfair offers indicate to assessors?

Accepted Answer

High agreeableness or low fairness sensitivity

Answer

Consistently accepting low offers suggests the candidate prioritizes practical gain over perceived fairness, indicating high agreeableness or low fairness sensitivity.

Question 4

In the 'Stop' reaction-time game within Pymetrics, what cognitive function is primarily being assessed?

Accepted Answer

Response inhibition and impulse control

Answer

The Stop game measures response inhibition — the ability to suppress an already-initiated action when a stop signal appears.

Question 5

Which Pymetrics game is most directly associated with measuring a candidate's tolerance for ambiguity?

Accepted Answer

The Balloon (BART) game

Answer

The Balloon game presents uncertain outcomes where the optimal stopping point is unknown, directly measuring comfort with ambiguous risk.

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Pymetrics Games Core Game Mechanics 2