The Purdue Pegboard Test was first developed by Joseph Tiffin, Ph.D., an Industrial Psychologist at Purdue University in 1948.

When mounted on a series of tripods and connected to a photocell, the Model 35575 Bassin Anticipation Timer is modified for a more complex task.

This tracing device involves reversal ability, hand-eye coordination and learning. Subject is required to race the star pattern while watching only its mirror image.