Tachistoscope Procedure Quiz

How long should the tachistoscope expose each card?

What should the subject do when instructed to look at the fixation board?

What is the task of the subject after viewing the exposed card?

How should the material on the cards be presented to the subject?

What is the purpose of allowing a one-minute interval between trials?

What should be clearly visible before the subject begins the task?

What instruction is given to the subject before each card presentation?

How long should the subject be seated in front of the tachistoscope?

Why is it important to change the card after each trial?

What type of content is shown on the cards?

Tachistoscope Procedure

Adjust the tachistoscope for a 1/10th of a second exposure.
Subject sits comfortably facing the tachistoscope, ensuring clear visibility of the exposed material.
Instructions: Subject will focus on a fixation point; a card with letters/words will appear briefly (1/10 second), then they must write down what they saw on a response sheet.
Cards are placed behind the tachistoscope, unseen by the subject until ready.
The shutter of the tachistoscope is raised to expose the card for 1/10th of a second before returning to the neutral position.
After each exposure, allow sufficient time for writing down the observed material, ensuring sufficient time interval between exposures to mitigate eyestrain (about one minute).
Cards must be presented in the order exposed.

References

Anastasi, A., & Drake, J. D. (1954). An empirical comparison of certain techniques for estimating the reliability of speeded tests.
Ans, B., Carbonnel, S., & Valdois, S. (1998). A connectionist multiple-trace memory model for polysyllabic word reading.

Test your knowledge on the tachistoscope procedure designed for brief visual exposure. This quiz covers the setup, instructions, and key considerations in conducting tachistoscope tests. Perfect for psychology students or professionals interested in visual perception techniques.