Visual Scanning Task

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Test Variations

Visual Scanning Task
The visual scanning task as developed by Englund et al (1987) and Niesser (1963).
Duration: 10 minutes
(Requires Inquisit Lab)
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Visual Scanning Task - Mouse
The visual scanning task (with mouse input) as developed by Englund et al (1987) and Niesser (1963).
Duration: 10 minutes
(Requires Inquisit Lab)
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English
Dec 16, 2025, 6:13PM

References

Google ScholarSearch Google Scholar for peer-reviewed, published research using the Inquisit Visual Scanning Task.

Neisser, U. (1963). Decision time without reaction time: experiments in visual scanning. American Journal of Psychology, 76:d376-385.

Englund, C.E., Reeves, D.L., Shingledecker, C.A., Thorne, D. R., Wilson, K.P., & Hegge, F.W. (1987). Unified Tri-Service Cognitive Performance Assessment Battery (UTC-PAB). 1. Design and Specification of the Battery (No. NHRC-87-10). Naval Health Research Center San Diego, CA.