Computer-Enhanced Demonstrations of Simple Reaction Time

Abstract

As human factors (HF) educators, we often struggle to find good examples or inexpensive tools that allow us to demonstrate basic ergonomic principles. The following computer software allows us to HF educators to demonstrate a variety of basic cognitive not only in a lecture of laboratory environment but also at the convenience of the student who owns a personal computer. Specifically this demonstration will present the concept of a simple reaction time, but with the variations of using different color stimuli and a mouse button click for the response.