PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK

Reaction Time App for both iOS (iPhone & iPad)

Click on the platform that you use on your device:
iOS:   Reaction Test Pro (free)

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DESCRIPTION

This is a useful app for teaching about biological psychology.   Once activated, the subject poises a finger above a response box.  When the screen turns color the individual has to tap the screen as fast as possible.  The readout, in milliseconds gives reaction time.

HOW TO USE THIS APP

The app can be used to illustrate how quickly the nervous system processes information.   You can set up a situation in class as a lab experiment that every student with a phone can participate in as well.