| Date | November 2019 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 19N.1.SL.tz0.23 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Which | Question number | 23 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which statement characterizes Hick’s Law?
A. As the number of stimuli increases, the reaction time increases.
B. The response time increases as stimuli are presented in close succession.
C. Reaction time decreases as the number of stimuli presented increases.
D. The time it takes to respond includes the reaction to stimulus and the movement.
Markscheme
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Examiners report
Syllabus sections
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16M.1.SL.tz0.25:
What factors contribute to reaction time?
A. Stimulus transmission and nerve transmission
B. Signal detection and muscle movement time
C. Nerve transmission and intrinsic feedback
D. Initiation of an action and extrinsic feedback
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21N.1.SL.tz0.25:
The graphs represent how reaction time changes when additional possible outcomes are introduced into a situation. Which graph represents Hick’s Law?
- 22M.1.SL.tz0.24: Which is an example of reaction time at the start of a 100 m swimming race? A. The time it...
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21M.1.SL.tz0.25:
What is Hick’s Law?
A. There is an increase in reaction time with increased number of choices.
B. There is a decrease in reaction time with increased number of choices.
C. There is an increase in movement time with increased number of choices.
D. There is a decrease in movement time with increased number of choices.
