# Session Modes

## Session Modes

While NeuroTracker always involves tracking multiple objects, there are different modes that add a twist to the training. 

These modes target different facets of attention, to push your attention and focus to the limit! :trophy:

### 1. Core 

Core is the standard training mode that involves 20 trials of 4-8 seconds. Depending on your results, the speed will adjust automatically. 

<figure><img src="/files/1qEU4xX3HvaqENVQbbMC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Core Mode</p></figcaption></figure>

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Core is the primary session mode that is used in the majority of research protocols&#x20;
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### 2. Overload

Overload locks the speed at 10% higher than your current baseline score. This will help acclimatize to higher speeds and help your breakthrough plateaus.&#x20;

{% hint style="warning" %}
This session calculates the score using the total number of correct targets. So every target counts!
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<figure><img src="/files/kfLXzeB7IeJql8xDeAPW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Overload mode</p></figcaption></figure>

### 3. Sustain

The Sustain modes has two parts. The first is a long self-paced trial, where you can manually adjust the speed of the targets and highlight them when you lose track. The second part involves 6 standard trials, based on your performance in the first part.&#x20;

This session focuses on sustained attention, which helps you focus for longer periods.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
This mode is a great warm-up tool and takes less time than a regular session
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<figure><img src="/files/xo1ulU6rnzoYC8BfMSZU" alt=""><figcaption><p>Sustain mode</p></figcaption></figure>

### 4. Selective

Selective involves primary and secondary targets. To succeed, not only do you need to recall all of the targets, but you must also remember which one was the primary target.&#x20;

This mode focuses on selective attention, which helps you switch attention between separate tasks.&#x20;

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Because of the added difficulty, the Selective mode makes you track 1 less target
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<figure><img src="/files/6rB2gBBWPcZulVJVuo0l" alt=""><figcaption><p>Selective Mode</p></figcaption></figure>

### 5. Distribute

The Distribute mode uses two different color targets, 4 yellow and 4 blue. The task is to overcome your natural instinct to follow a single color and remain focused on the correct targets.&#x20;

This session focuses on distributed attention, which helps you split your focus across multiple streams of information.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/2b3B0x3zd7KRhGzhD5zz" alt=""><figcaption><p>Distribute mode</p></figcaption></figure>

### 6. Dynamic

Unlike other modes, in which the target speed remains constant within each trial, the Dynamic mode incorporates speed surges. This means that the targets will randomly speed up and slow down throughout each trial.&#x20;

The Dynamic mode focuses on dynamic attention, which allows you to stay focused when situations are changing rapidly or unpredictable.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/cxj54JzsNReo7w94DFxs" alt=""><figcaption><p>Dynamic mode</p></figcaption></figure>

### 7. Stamina

In Stamina mode, you 15 lives and continue training until you reach zero. Similar to Overload, the speed is fixed just above you normal level and each target counts.

This mode focuses on attention stamina, allowing you to maintain your focus for longer.&#x20;

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The final score is known as the *Stamina Rating*, which accounts for the speed, number of targets, and how many trials the user completed.
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<figure><img src="/files/BnInHqLpy3mZHho6glK7" alt=""><figcaption><p>Stamina mode</p></figcaption></figure>


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