PLTW HBS 2.1.6 Review Quiz on Reaction Times

What is the term used to describe the time it takes for a person to respond to a stimulus?

• Reflex time

• Reaction time

• Response time

• Latency period

Which of the following is a method to measure reaction time?

• Ruler drop test

• Blood pressure test

• Heart rate monitor

• Body mass index

Who is most likely to have the fastest reaction time?

• A chess champion

• A star volleyball player

• Older people, as they've had more practice

• Sleepy people

Which of these has the shortest reaction time?

• Click when the screen color changes

• Click if the math problem's answer is 4

• Click if the word and the color match

• Click the longest word

What is "cognitive processing"?

• This is a made up phrase!

• A signal coming FROM the brain

• A signal going TO the brain

• Thinking

What is the name of the first scientist to study reaction time?

• Grandin

• Falluca

• Donders

• Einstein