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reaction time [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Cognitive Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reaction time
1, record 1, English, reaction%20time
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RT 1, record 1, English, RT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Processing speed is measured by reaction time (RT), which is the elapsed time between the onset of a stimulus (e.g., visual or auditory) and an individual's response. 1, record 1, English, - reaction%20time
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Psychologie cognitive
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- temps de réaction
1, record 1, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- temps de réponse 2, record 1, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9ponse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mécanismes mentaux impliqués dans la lecture ne sont pas observables directement. Afin de les étudier et de mieux les comprendre, les psycholinguistes utilisent différentes techniques de chronométrie mentale. Le temps de réaction (mesuré en millisecondes) et la précision (mesurée en pourcentage d'erreurs ou de bonnes réponses) sont reconnus comme de bons indicateurs des processus cognitifs [...] 1, record 1, French, - temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-06-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- reaction time 1, record 2, English, reaction%20time
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- perception-reaction time 1, record 2, English, perception%2Dreaction%20time
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- temps de perception-réaction
1, record 2, French, temps%20de%20perception%2Dr%C3%A9action
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- temps de réaction 1, record 2, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temps nécessaire à un conducteur pour percevoir un stimulus provenant du trafic et pour y réagir. 1, record 2, French, - temps%20de%20perception%2Dr%C3%A9action
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tránsito vial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo de reacción
1, record 2, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20reacci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- reaction time
1, record 3, English, reaction%20time
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - reaction%20time
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- temps de réaction
1, record 3, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-04-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reaction time
1, record 4, English, reaction%20time
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To cut down, decrease the reaction time. 2, record 4, English, - reaction%20time
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- temps de réaction
1, record 4, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- vitesse de réaction 2, record 4, French, vitesse%20de%20r%C3%A9action
correct, feminine noun
- rapidité de réaction 2, record 4, French, rapidit%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9action
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
N'oubliez pas; quand vous êtes au filet, la balle parcourt moins de distance pour vous atteindre. Votre temps de réaction diminue en conséquence et fait augmenter les risques d'erreurs de votre part. 1, record 4, French, - temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Améliorer leur anticipation et leur vitesse de réaction par certains exercices appropriés où l'on augmente la difficulté graduellement. 2, record 4, French, - temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] quelques éléments de la préparation jusqu'à la frappe de la balle : rapidité de réaction, disponibilité du haut du corps en préparant à deux mains, course permettant un placement en équilibre du joueur avant le bond de la balle si possible. 2, record 4, French, - temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- reaction time
1, record 5, English, reaction%20time
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time duration between the release of a digital camera trigger and the picture capture. 2, record 5, English, - reaction%20time
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- temps de réaction
1, record 5, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Décalage] entre la pression sur le déclencheur [d'un appareil-photo numérique] et la prise de vue. 1, record 5, French, - temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-01-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
- Engineering
- Military (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- reaction time
1, record 6, English, reaction%20time
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That element of uptime needed to initiate a mission measured from the time the command is received. 2, record 6, English, - reaction%20time
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
- Ingénierie
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- délai de réaction
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9lai%20de%20r%C3%A9action
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- temps de réaction 2, record 6, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément du temps de fonctionnement nécessaire pour mettre en branle une mission, mesuré à compter du moment où l'ordre a été reçu. 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9lai%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- reaction time
1, record 7, English, reaction%20time
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In continuous-operation clarifiers containing no sludge-contact device - the only kind used until about 1940 - the reaction time is ... several hours. 1, record 7, English, - reaction%20time
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- temps de réaction
1, record 7, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les décanteurs à marche continue ne contenant pas de dispositif de contact de boues, utilisées exclusivement jusque vers 1940, le temps de réaction est [...] de plusieurs heures. 1, record 7, French, - temps%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1980-06-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
- Transport of Goods
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- reaction time 1, record 8, English, reaction%20time
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Supply). That period of time measured from the receipt of a user demand by the Supply System to the handover of the demanded materiel to the transportation agency. 1, record 8, English, - reaction%20time
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Transport de marchandises
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- temps mort de réaction 1, record 8, French, temps%20mort%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Approvisionnement). Temps écoulé entre la réception, par le système d'approvisionnement, d'une demande d'un utilisateur, et la remise à l'agence de transport, du matériel demandé. 1, record 8, French, - temps%20mort%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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