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Symmetry Span Task (SymmSpan)

Resources and information for administering the Symmetry Span Task (SymmSpan) with Inquisit.

Template Scripts

Download Script This script implements the Automated Symmetry Span Task.

Last Updated: May 27, 2010, 8:46AM
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Selected Bibliography

Kane, M. J., Hambrick, D. Z., Tuholski, S. W., Wilhelm, O., Payne, T. W., & Engle, R. W. (2004). The generality of working memory capacity: A latent variable approach to verbal and visuospatial memory span and reasoning. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 133, 189-217.

Heitz, R. P. & Engle, R. W. (2007). Focusing the spotlight: Individual differences in visual attention control. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 136, 217 - 240.

Unsworth, N. & Engle, R.W. (2008). Speed and accuracy of accessing information in working memory: An individual differences investigation of focus switching. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 34, 616-630.

Barch, D. M., Berman, M. G., Engle, R. W., Jones, J. H., Jonides, J., MacDonald, A. III, Nee, D. E., Redick, T. S., Sponheim, S. R., (2009). CNTRICS final task selection: Working memory. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 35, 136-152.

Links

Randy Engle. Georgia Tech.

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