If Simple Reaction Time Takes an Average of 0

question 53

Multiple Choice

If simple reaction time takes an average of 0.17 seconds and discrimination reaction time takes an average of 0.26 seconds, then according to Donders' method, how long does the mental event of discrimination take?

• A)0)43 seconds
• B)0)26 seconds
• C)0)09 seconds
• D)0)20 seconds

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Definitions:

Cardiac Arrest

An abrupt loss of heart function, leading to a sudden stop in effective blood flow and requiring immediate emergency treatment.

Mitochondria

Organelles within cells that are known as the "powerhouses," generating most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) used as a source of chemical energy.

Isovolumetric Contraction

Isovolumetric Contraction is a phase in the cardiac cycle where the heart's muscle contracts without changing the volume of blood within the ventricles, increasing the pressure.

Period of Ejection

The phase of the cardiac cycle during which blood is pumped out of the ventricles and into the arteries.