| Date | May 2022 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 22M.1.SL.tz0.24 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 24 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which is an example of reaction time at the start of a 100 m swimming race?
A. The time it takes to sense the sound of the starter pistol.
B. The time from the sounding of the starter pistol to the initiation of movement.
C. The time taken to hear the starter pistol and complete the movement off the block.
D. The time taken to hear the starter pistol and enter the water.
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
This question was placed in context, candidates were confidently able to define reaction time.
Syllabus sections
- 19N.1.SL.tz0.23: Which statement characterizes Hick’s Law? A. As the number of stimuli increases, the...
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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?
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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.
