Neuroscience Reaction-Time Experiment
Measure and compare reaction times through practical experiments while learning how the nervous system responds to stimuli.
About this lab
A ruler-drop experiment offers a simple way to investigate the delay between seeing a stimulus and making a movement. Students compare repeated measurements and discuss factors that affect results. The activity explores responses involving the brain and muscles, rather than treating a voluntary catch as a simple spinal reflex.
What students explore
- Sensory information
- Nervous system responses
- Reaction time
- Repeated trials
- Measurement variability
Taking part
This activity is part of the YMIC library. When it is offered, detailed instructions and any internal materials are shared through Google Classroom. Participation is optional.
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