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Episodic Memory

Spatial Recognition Memory Task

Measure recognition of previously shown screen locations with a browser-native spatial memory paradigm.

Useful for visuospatial memory research, aging batteries, and CANTAB-style episodic-memory coverage.

Episodic Memory4-5 minBrowser-based testing workflow
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What this task measures

Measures spatial recognition memory by asking participants to recognize previously presented screen locations.

Core constructs

  • Spatial recognition memory
  • Visuospatial encoding
  • Parietal and medial-temporal function
  • Location discrimination

Research fit

  • Spatial memory research
  • Aging and neurodegeneration batteries
  • CANTAB-comparison batteries
  • Visuospatial endpoint studies

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

Spatial Recognition Memory presents locations on screen and then asks participants to decide whether later locations were previously shown.

The task isolates spatial recognition without requiring external images or proprietary stimulus sets. Trial-level old/new responses support accuracy, signal-detection, and latency summaries.

Key scoring outputs

Percent Correct

proportion

Proportion of old/new spatial recognition trials answered correctly.

Higher is better

Hits

count

Previously shown locations correctly recognized as old.

Higher is better

False Alarms

count

Novel locations incorrectly endorsed as old.

Lower is better

d-Prime

d'

Signal detection sensitivity for spatial old/new recognition.

Higher is better

Mean Correct RT

ms

Average latency for correct spatial recognition responses.

Lower is better

Research evidence and scoring context

De Luca et al. (2003) and Robbins et al. (1994) CANTAB SRM norms.

N 112818-79

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Research FAQ

Common questions about this online cognitive test

Can I run the Spatial Recognition Memory Task online?

Yes. ConductCognition runs the Spatial Recognition Memory Task in a browser-based participant flow with study setup, automated scoring, and export-ready results.

What does this test measure?

Spatial Recognition Memory Task is used for spatial recognition memory, visuospatial encoding, parietal and medial-temporal function 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.