Reaction + Response time Flashcards
1
Q
What is Reaction Time?
A
The time between the stimulus and the initiation of the response
E.g. : The time between the gun and the sprinter pushing off the blocks
2
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What is Movement Time?
A
The time from the initiation of the response to the end of the action
E.g.: The time that the sprinter is sprinting during a race
3
Q
What is Response Time?
A
The time between the stimulus and the completion of the movement (reaction time + movement time)
E.g.: The time from the gun being fired until the end of the race
4
Q
What does Hick’s law state?
A
The greater the number of stimuli/reasons outcomes, the greater the reaction time
