Reasoning1–3 minBurden: LowEMA: Medium

Pattern Matching

A rapid visual-pattern completion task where participants identify the tile that continues a three-tile sequence.

Fluid reasoningVisual pattern recognitionInductive reasoning
Category
Reasoning
Typical duration
1–3 min
Participant burden
Low
EMA suitability
Medium

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Task parameters

Three-tile sequences with shape/colour patterns. 5 rule types, mixed across trials.

1–3 minBurden: LowEMA: Medium

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Pattern Matching

A rapid visual-pattern completion task where participants identify the tile that continues a three-tile sequence.

No data is recorded

Participant experience on smartphone

Three coloured shape tiles are shown in a row with a blank fourth position. The participant taps the option that best continues the pattern from four choices.

When to use

Useful as a brief fluid-reasoning probe in studies that need more than memory or attention measures. The format is language-free and quick enough for repeated use.

When not to use

Not a substitute for full matrix reasoning or IQ measurement. Best used as a light repeated reasoning index rather than a psychometric ability estimate.

How to use in a study

Use alongside processing-speed or attention tasks for a complementary cognitive snapshot. The five built-in rule types cycle automatically so each session presents varied patterns.

Researcher-configurable parameters

  • Number of practice items
  • Number of live items
  • Practice enabled / disabled

Outputs collected

  • Accuracy
  • Median reaction time
  • Performance by rule type

Interpretation notes

Accuracy and response time together give a speed-accuracy profile. Faster correct responses indicate more fluent pattern recognition.

Scientific evidence

  • Brief visual pattern tasks are feasible on smartphones and correlate with longer psychometric reasoning measures.

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