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Simon effect

The Simon effect is the difference in accuracy or reaction time between trials in which stimulus and response are on the same side and trials in which they are on opposite sides, with responses being generally slower and less accurate when the stimulus and response are on opposite sides. The task is similar in concept to the Stroop Effect. The Stroop…

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Simon effect

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related to Original experiment · 11
Simon effect → Age, Although, As, Here, However, In, Rudell, Simon, Simon's, The, This
related to Explanation · 6
Simon effect → According, Although, Logical, Neurologically, Simon, The Simon Effect
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Simon effect → Participants, Reaction, Simon, The
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Simon effect → difference in accuracy or reaction time between trials in which stimulus and response are on the same side and trials in which they are on opposite sides, extension of this effect
related to External links · 2
Simon effect → Free, Simon

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