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+"@jspsych-contrib/plugin-html-swipe-response": patch
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+the patch ensures that both the container (`#jspsych-html-swipe-response-stimulus-container`) and the stimulus (`#jspsych-html-swipe-response-stimulus`) move together when dragged, providing a unified and seamless interaction.