This protocol was designed to test the activation and pursuit of cognitive goals (e.g., an abstract thinking goal) using the task interruption and resumption paradigm. The protocol is suitable for cognitive goals that are automatically pursued once activated, as the distraction procedure prevents goal pursuit during the interruption period.
Namkoong, J., Henderson, M. D. Task Interruption and Resumption Paradigm for Testing the Activation and Pursuit of an Abstract Thinking Goal. J. Vis. Exp. (122), e55650, doi:10.3791/55650 (2017).