BESC1490 Topic 2 Biological Bases Assignment Guide (S1 PDF

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BESC1490 Introduction to Psychology Assignment 2: Biological Bases Task B: Written Assignment [~550 words] 1. Define and explain in your own words what is reaction time and test your own simple RT (see the following URL).

http://getyourwebsitehere.com/jswb/rttest01.html Complete one practice set and then complete the reaction time test [five attempts] and take a screen shot of your results [you must post this image to gain marks in this task]. See example below.

2. Explain why your scores vary from one test to another? 3. Relate reaction time to the everyday decisions made by car drivers or pedestrians crossing a road. Provide at least two traffic related examples where reaction time is involved. 4. After watching the following video, what implications does speeding have for reaction times in emergencies (i.e., the stopping of a car to avoid a child running onto a road)? Video showing impact of difference speeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDwWooHYSZ0

5. Describe one factor (e.g., alcohol or fatigue etc.) that influences reaction times and discuss its impact on everyday traffic decisions

Task C. In approximately 250 words:  Provide a brief and clear description [plus references] of the topic content you wish to apply.  Clearly apply some aspect of this topic’s material [Part A or Part B] to your life [work or personal or future work life] – explaining how it is to be applied and the positive consequences of the application. Checklist  Part A 1. Complete online quiz  Part B 1. Define and explain in your own words what is reaction time [provide a reference] 2. Using the URL site, test your reaction time and generate and upload a screen shot of your results 3. Clearly explain why your reaction time scores vary from one trial to another [provide a reference] 4. Relate reaction time to the decisions made by drivers or pedestrians crossing a road and provide at least two traffic related examples where reaction time is involved 5. Discuss the implications of speeding, reaction time, and stopping a car in an emergency 6. Describe one factor (e.g., age, alcohol, fatigue) that influences reaction times and discuss its impact on everyday traffic decisions  Part C 1. Provide a clear description [plus references] of the topic content you wish to apply 2. Clearly apply content to your work or personal life – explaining how it is to be applied and the positive consequences of the application...