Homeostasis and Response RQP- effect of a factor on human reaction times Flashcards
1
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experiment
A
ruler drop test
2
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step 1
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Work with a partner.
3
Q
step 2
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Person A holds out their hand with a gap between their thumb and first finger.
4
Q
step 3
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Person B holds the ruler with the zero at the top of person A’s thumb
5
Q
step 4
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Person B drops the ruler without telling Person A and they must catch it.
6
Q
step 5
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The number level with the top of person A’s thumb is recorded in a suitable table. Repeat this ten times.
7
Q
step 6
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Swap places, and record another ten attempts.
8
Q
step 7
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You can use the conversion table to help convert your ruler measurements into reaction time or just record the catch distance in cm.
