Average Human Reaction Time to Visual Stimulus

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The average human reaction time to visual stimuli is approximately 200 milliseconds, while auditory stimuli elicit a faster response of around 150 milliseconds. The IAAF establishes a minimum physiological reaction time of 100 milliseconds for athletes, influenced by factors such as preparation and concentration. These figures can vary based on individual characteristics and circumstances. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding reaction times in contexts like sports and physics. Overall, accurate knowledge of reaction times is essential for various applications.
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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.
 
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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
 
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Ophiolite said:
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

Thank-you, me and my physics tutor were having a little debate... I win :smile:
 
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I hope my revised figures I've just edited in don't loose you the bet.
 
Nope :biggrin: I still win! Thanks very much.
 
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