Practice a free online n-back task with no install, no download, and no signup.
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The n-back task is a working memory exercise where you watch a sequence of items and respond when the current item matches the one from n steps earlier. In a 2-back task, for example, you compare the current position with the position from two turns ago. It is widely used in cognitive psychology because it combines memory, attention, and continuous updating. For more background, read our research overview on the science of n-back training.
1. Choose level: Start with 1-back or 2-back, then increase the level when your accuracy is
stable.
2. Start: Watch the square positions and press the match button when the current position
matches the one from n steps ago.
3. Track accuracy: Use your score and mistakes to decide whether to repeat the level or move
up.
If you want to understand the evidence behind n-back training, see The Science of N-Back and the review of near and far transfer. These articles explain why n-back is studied, what researchers debate, and what everyday users should realistically expect.
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