Continuous Motor Tracking
Continuous motor tracking trains sustained visual attention and inhibitory control — two pillars of focus. Follow a moving target with your cursor and react correctly to Go/No-Go cues that challenge your impulse regulation.
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How it works
- 1A target glides around the screen; keep your cursor as close to it as you can.
- 2Watch for Go/No-Go events — freeze when signalled and resume when cleared.
- 3Your tracking accuracy and reaction errors are measured throughout.
- 4Review your average distance and inhibition performance at the end.
Benefits
- Sharpens sustained, moment-to-moment attention
- Strengthens inhibitory control and impulse regulation
- Engages hand-eye coordination as a quick mental warm-up
- Gives objective feedback on focus and reaction errors
The science
Continuous tracking and Go/No-Go paradigms are staples of cognitive-neuroscience attention research. They recruit the same executive-control networks involved in staying on task and resisting distraction.
Frequently asked questions
What does motor tracking train?⌄
It trains sustained attention (staying locked on a moving target) and inhibitory control (freezing on No-Go cues), both of which underpin sustained focus.
Do I need a mouse?⌄
A mouse or trackpad works best, but it also responds to touch on phones and tablets. The target follows your pointer either way.
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