Description
Compare a selected symbol with a supplied reward symbol.
Developmental research records separate actual observations, coder presence, task versions, response states, caregiver reports and exposure counts. Calendar age differs from developmental status, while a symbol match or parent-teacher rating gap is only a recorded comparison. Pseudonyms and supplied source labels do not themselves protect identity or validate evidence.
Compare a selected symbol with a supplied reward symbol.
When to use this tool
Use Task Reward Choice Symbol Match when you already have selectedSymbol, rewardSymbol and need to compare a selected symbol with a supplied reward symbol.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter selectedSymbol, rewardSymbol. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read matchesReward. Inspect matchesReward before interpreting the associated values.
Require both symbols nonempty; return literal equality.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| selectedSymbol | Selected Symbol | Required. Text; minimum UTF-16 length 1; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| rewardSymbol | Reward Symbol | Required. Text; minimum UTF-16 length 1; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| matchesReward | Matches Reward | Required. Boolean. |
{
"input": {
"selectedSymbol": "★",
"rewardSymbol": "★"
},
"output": {
"matchesReward": true
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- No reward, task validity, learning, preference, cognition or developmental ability is inferred.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use the complete study or assessment method, observation records and context for developmental interpretation. Review task adaptations, reporter perspectives and data protection together; local counts, time gaps and status labels do not establish ability, diagnosis or suitable support.
References
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