Mind & PerceptionNeuroscience
How Fast Are You?
Reacting to a light takes about a quarter of a second
A friend drops a dollar bill between your open fingers. You are staring right at it. So why do your fingers close on nothing?
You'll find out
- How long your own reaction takes
- Where those milliseconds go
- What that delay costs on a highway
Why it matters
Your reaction time rides along whenever you drive, cross a street or grab a falling glass. It pays to know its size.
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