Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about test anxiety is most accurate? There is nothing you can do before test day to avoid test anxiety.
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The time it takes to move in response to a stimulus is called __________.
A
latency of perception
B
adaptation period
C
reaction time
D
refractory period
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Understand that the question is asking for the term that describes the time it takes to move in response to a stimulus.
Recall key psychological terms related to response times: 'latency of perception' refers to the delay before a stimulus is consciously perceived; 'adaptation period' refers to the time during which sensory receptors adjust to a stimulus; 'refractory period' is the time after a response during which a neuron or muscle is less responsive to stimuli.
Identify that 'reaction time' specifically refers to the interval between the presentation of a stimulus and the initiation of the motor response to that stimulus.
Match the definition given in the question to the term 'reaction time' because it directly measures the time taken to respond to a stimulus.
Conclude that the correct term to fill in the blank is 'reaction time' as it best fits the description provided.
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