Topic 5 Reaction Times Flashcards

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1
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What is the typical reaction time between

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0.2 and 0.9 seconds

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What can reaction time be affected by

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Tiredness drugs or alcohol also distractions

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3
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What is the computer based test for reactiontimes

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Clicking mouse when screen changes colour

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4
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Ruler drop test

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Sit with arm resting on table get someone else to hold a ruler so it hangs between the thumb and forefinger lined up with zero may need the person to be at eye-level with the ruler
With no warning ruler should to be dropped close thumb and finger to catch as quickly as possible
Measure point where the ruler is caught and how far the ruler droped in the time taken for you to react
The longer the distance the longer the reaction time 

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5
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Why can you calculate how long the ruler falls for

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Because acceleration due to gravity is constant 9. 8 m/s squared

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What should be done to get accurate results

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Take repeat and calculate mean

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