NUMBER N-BACK

Infer the rule.
Remember the pattern.

Each trial presents a complete four-number series. Infer its generating rule internally, then decide only whether that rule matches the rule from n trials ago.

Same hidden rule, different values2, 4, 6, 8Infer the pattern internally11, 13, 15, 17Same pattern → match
1

Infer

Work out the generating rule without entering it.

2

Retain

Remember the abstract rule rather than the surface numbers.

3

Compare

Respond only whether the rule matches n trials back.