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The reverse affect test: a new interference task.

R M Gardner
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A new interference test requires subjects to read a list of 10 pairs of words with affective responses inappropriate to the terms listed. 80 adults were given the task with significant interference occurring which decreased speed and accuracy of performance. Significantly increased variability was also noted under the condition of interference. The source of interference is discussed and possible uses of this new task are described.

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R M Gardner. 1985. The reverse affect test: a new interference task.. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1985.60.2.384

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