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I was wondering if anyone knows of a site that gives the average reaction time for a human. I'm looking for something which relates to someone stopping a stopwatch when a visual stimulus is seen? Any help would be appreciated.
Average Human Reaction Time to Visual Stimulus
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SUMMARY
The average human reaction time to visual stimuli is approximately 200 milliseconds, as established by various studies. The International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) sets the minimum physiological reaction time at 100 milliseconds, which can vary based on an athlete's preparation and concentration. Additionally, auditory stimuli elicit a reaction time of about 150 milliseconds, while pain stimuli result in a significantly longer reaction time of 700 milliseconds. These figures are critical for understanding human performance in sports and other activities requiring quick responses.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of physiological reaction times
- Familiarity with IAAF regulations
- Knowledge of stimulus types (visual, auditory, pain)
- Basic principles of human physiology
- Research the impact of training on reaction times in athletes
- Explore the differences in reaction times across various sports
- Investigate the effects of age and gender on reaction times
- Learn about tools for measuring reaction times, such as reaction time tests and software
Sports scientists, coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in optimizing performance through understanding human reaction times.
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Here is something that might help:
These times vary according to the character of the athlete, his degree of preparation and his concentration when the pistol goes off. The rules of the IAAF (International Amateur Athletic Federation) fix the minimum time of physiological reaction at 100 milliseconds.
Source:http://www.omegawatches.com/index.php?id=322
Or this,
auditory stimulus 150 ms
visual stimulus 200 ms
pain stimulus 700 ms
Source:http://www.cs.stir.ac.uk/courses/31N5/handouts/lectures/6upbw/09-human.pdf
These times vary according to the character of the athlete, his degree of preparation and his concentration when the pistol goes off. The rules of the IAAF (International Amateur Athletic Federation) fix the minimum time of physiological reaction at 100 milliseconds.
Source:http://www.omegawatches.com/index.php?id=322
Or this,
auditory stimulus 150 ms
visual stimulus 200 ms
pain stimulus 700 ms
Source:http://www.cs.stir.ac.uk/courses/31N5/handouts/lectures/6upbw/09-human.pdf
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Ophiolite said:
Thank-you, me and my physics tutor were having a little debate... I win
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I hope my revised figures I've just edited in don't loose you the bet.
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Nope 
I still win! Thanks very much.
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