Stimulus-response tests: An applied demonstration: Demonstration paper

Stimulus-Response (S-R) tests capture automatic reactions to stimuli, providing a unique way to acquire information about unconscious perception. S-R tests are applicable in multiple disciplines, including experimental biology, neuro-informatics, and social and behavioral sciences. In many computer-based S-R tests, users sort stimuli (e.g., images or text) into different categories using designated keys on the keyboard. Response times can be recorded in different intervals (e.g., milliseconds). The error rate and speed in completing tasks provide a foundation for measuring underlying variables. The current research will demonstrate a prototype of a S-R research tool applied to the field of social and behavioral sciences, including the demonstration of: a computer-based S-R test and code; scripting for automatically generating and assigning user identifications, tracking and assigning users to different conditional groups, and automatically forwarding users to external websites; and procedures for collecting and exporting data.