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reaction time

n.
The interval of time between application of a stimulus and detection of a response.
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reaction time

n
1. (Physiology) physiol another name for latent time
2. (Psychology) physiol another name for latent time
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reaction time

1. The elapsed time between the initiation of an action and the required response.
2. The time required between the receipt of an order directing an operation and the arrival of the initial element of the force concerned in the designated area.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.reaction time - the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it
latent period, response time, latency
interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants
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Translations

reaction time

n → Reaktionszeit f
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Despite the importance of paying attention to this issue, few studies have been carried out on the joint effect of exposure to inappropriate condition of heat and light on cognitive performances; therefore, the present study was aimed to investigate the combined effect of exposure to different levels of heat and lighting on cognitive functions (including attention rate and reaction time).
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Previous research consistently shows that cumulative sleep restriction and drowsiness results in an increase in reaction time (RT), a decrease in response speed (1/RT), and increase in a number of lapse (RT > 500 ms)[4, 5, 6].
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