Reaction time Flashcards

(7 cards)

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What is reaction time

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The time from the initiation of stimulus to initiation of the response
eg. time from the gun to pressure on the blocks in swimming

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What is movement time

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Time from the initiation of movement to completion of movement
eg. time from pressure on the blocks to crossing the finish line

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What is response time

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Time from the initiation of stimulus to completion of the movement
eg. time from the gun going off, to the crossing of the finish line

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4
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What is the formula for response time

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reaction time + movement time

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what is simple reaction time

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is relevant to a single stimulus and a single possible response

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what is choice reaction time

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several stimuli are given but only one must be selected for response

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What is Hick’s law

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The relationship between the number of choices and the time it takes to make a decision

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