The Effect of Distraction on Reaction-Time: With Special Reference to Practice and the Transfer of Training (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Ellis Evans

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265398290 ISBN 13: 9780265398296

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how practice changes our reactions under distraction and what that means for real-world focus.

This clear, accessible study surveys how different distractions alter reaction times, and how training shifts performance across various tasks.

This edition distills key findings on how attention and training interact. It explains why some distractions remain hard to ignore even with practice, and how improving focus can help transfer skills to new situations. The material is presented in straightforward terms, with practical implications for anyone interested in psychology, training, or performance.

• Learn how distraction affects reaction speed and how practice can reduce variability.
• See how training in one distraction scenario may transfer to others and to new tasks.
• Understand the role of attention and set in shaping performance under pressure.
• Compare distractions that belong to the same sense versus different senses and their effects.

Ideal for readers curious about cognitive psychology, human performance, and the science behind attention and training.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265398290
• ISBN 13: 9780265398296
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 117