You can specify that there are 4 trial types (AA, AB, BA, BB), and give 
the duration twice that of the individual.

doug

Gaber, Tilman wrote:
> Dear mailinglist recipients, 
>
> I am currently planning an optimized experiment using optseq2 and a 2x2 
> factors behavioral response task (Simon-task).
> The task consists of a pseudo-randomized series of two kinds of trials 
> (congruent and incongruent). 
> In addition there is a sequential factor, i.e. it is of interest whether a 
> trial follows a trial of the same or the opposite kind. In other words there 
> are (2x2) four different conditions where trials relate to precedent trials  
> (AA,AB,BB,BA).
> Would it be possible to incorporate this sequential factor into the optseq2? 
> I am aware that null events will fall between trials and thus interrupt trial 
> sequences.  Trials following null events would therefore be treated 
> separately (i.e. for data analysis). In order to obtain an equal number of 
> trials per condition, this would require increasing the number of trials 
> depending on the number and order of null events.
> Currently I am able to produce a randomized order of equally balanced trials 
> regarding trial type and sequential order (AA,AB,BB,BA). 
> Any thoughts or suggestions are more than welcome!
>
> Best, 
> Tilman
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