The Psychological Review : A Study in Reaction Time and Movement (Classic Reprint)

A Study in Reaction Time and Movement offers a careful look at how we respond to stimuli and move our bodies.

This early 20th‑century work examines reaction time not only as a measure of speed but also in relation to the movements that follow. The book surveys competing theories, describes experimental setups, and reports results that shed light on motor and perceptual processes.

Written to advance both psychology and physiology, the volume discusses how movement and consciousness interact, and it frames reaction time as a window into the mind’s execution of action. It blends theoretical discussion with detailed procedures, making it a useful reference for researchers and students alike.

• Clear discussions of reaction time, movement time, and their interrelation
• Descriptions of experimental apparatus and methods used to measure response and movement
• Consideration of how practice, speed instructions, and different signals affect outcomes
• Context from contemporary literature and theories on motor processes and consciousness

Ideal for readers of early experimental psychology, this edition provides a foundation for understanding how scientists approach the study of movement and perception.