Simple Reaction Time (Median)

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Median reaction time in simple RT test (ms).

Detailed Description

Median across all trials for the day (pooled from every attempt of the simple RT test). Unlike the mean, it is robust to single outliers — isolated attention lapses or accidental double-taps. Normal range 200–300 ms.

How to Improve

  • Quality sleep (primary factor)
  • Moderate caffeine
  • Regular cognitive training

Related Metrics

Simple Reaction Time (Mean) Mean reaction time in simple RT test (ms). Attention Lapses (PVT lapses) Number of simple RT trials with a reaction slower than 500 ms per day. Simple Reaction Time (Slowest 10%) Mean reaction time of the slowest 10% of trials per day (ms).

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