A group-administered Wickens task yielded results similar to the individually administered procedure. 19 seventh-grade students were tested under both individual and group procedures, shifting on the dimension of taxonomic category. In terms of both proactive inhibition buildup and release, results indicated that the group test appears to be a reliable alternative to the individual test.
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