RT Flashcards
1
Q
Subjective and objective variables
A
-Self report (biases occur)
-Measured
Simultaneous assessment of both is favorable
2
Q
What does RT measure
A
Performance, gives info on overall speed of
1. Sensing and processing the input stimulus
2. Organizing and performing motor response
3
Q
What reduced and increased RT
A
- age, (gender)
- fixed intervals decrease RT
- auditory or visual (visual longer because the brains visual function is further back, signal travels longer)
- how many steps it takes to give signal
4
Q
Elementary steps for RT
A
- Processing
- Decision
- Motor response
5
Q
Performance in RT
A
Fixed interval: quicker due to roedictuon
Simple: quick
Complex: slow
6
Q
Connects continuous performance test
A
Vigilance test
- used to measure attention problems
- x? Hit! No x? Don’t hit!
7
Q
Stroop test
A
Naming color not what the word says
