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Working Memory
Corsi Block-Tapping Test
Assess visuospatial span with an adaptive browser-native nine-block tapping task.
Useful for aging, TBI, sport, education, and cross-language studies that need nonverbal working-memory data.
Working Memory5-8 minBrowser-based testing workflow
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What this task measures
Measures visuospatial short-term and working memory by asking participants to reproduce sequences across a fixed nine-block layout.
Core constructs
- Visuospatial short-term memory
- Visuospatial working memory
- Sequential spatial recall
- Nonverbal memory span
Research fit
- Aging and memory research
- Traumatic brain injury studies
- Neurodevelopmental research
- Cross-language cognitive batteries
- Sport and education working-memory protocols
Why researchers use ConductCognition
- Hosted browser delivery with no local install burden for participants.
- Study setup, scoring, exports, and participant links in one workflow.
- Transparent pricing instead of opaque enterprise quoting for solo labs.
- Free entry tier plus Academic Pro when you need the full battery and trial-level exports.
Paradigm overview
The Corsi Block-Tapping Test measures visuospatial span using a fixed array of nine irregularly positioned blocks. A sequence of blocks lights up one at a time, and the participant reproduces the sequence by clicking the blocks.
Forward Corsi span primarily measures visuospatial short-term memory. The optional backward phase adds a manipulation demand by requiring the sequence in reverse order, making it closer to a visuospatial working-memory endpoint.
Key scoring outputs
Forward Span
scoreLongest block sequence correctly recalled in presented order.
Higher is better
Backward Span
scoreLongest block sequence correctly recalled in reverse order. Null if backward phase is disabled.
Higher is better
Total Score
scoreForward span plus backward span when both phases are enabled.
Higher is better
Forward Accuracy
proportionProportion of forward Corsi trials reproduced correctly.
Higher is better
Backward Accuracy
proportionProportion of backward Corsi trials reproduced correctly.
Higher is better
Order Errors
countTrials where the entered block order did not match the expected sequence.
Lower is better
Research evidence and scoring context
Kessels RPC, van Zandvoort MJE, Postma A, Kappelle LJ, de Haan EHF (2000). The Corsi Block-Tapping Task: standardization and normative data. Applied Neuropsychology, 7(4):252-258.
N 70Adults
Monaco M, Costa A, Caltagirone C, Carlesimo GA (2013). Forward and backward span for verbal and visuo-spatial data: standardization and normative data from an Italian adult population. Neurological Sciences, 34:749-754.
N 36220-99
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What does this test measure?
Corsi Block-Tapping Test is used for visuospatial short-term memory, visuospatial working memory, sequential spatial recall research workflows.
What data can researchers export?
Researchers can export scored results, and paid plans support trial-level exports for deeper analysis.
Is this for clinical diagnosis?
ConductCognition is for research use. The platform supports task delivery, scoring, and exports; clinical interpretation remains outside the platform.