reaction time

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The amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus.

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Examples (10)

  • Your reaction time increases when you are tired.
  • Drivers with a slow reaction time are more likely to cause accidents.
  • Sprinters work hard to improve their reaction time at the starting blocks.
  • Alcohol consumption significantly slows down your reaction time.
  • Video gamers often have a faster reaction time than non-gamers.
  • The test measures your reaction time to visual stimuli.
  • As people age, their reaction time tends to become slower.
  • A split-second reaction time saved him from a serious injury.
  • Pilots need an excellent reaction time to handle emergencies.
  • We conducted an experiment to test the reaction time of the participants.