The Fighter Pilot Challenge Quiz

What is a stimulus?

• money you get from the government
• a shock
• an event that causes an organism to react

What is a receptor?

• the person who catches the football
• any structure specialized to detect a stimulus
• the slip of paper you get when you buy something.

Which of the following are sensory receptor?

• eyes
• ears
• nose
• skin
• mouth/tongue

What is the independent variable in the first experiment? (What was changed?)

• Time it takes to catch the ruler
• Number of trials
• Hand used to catch the ruler

What is the dependent variable in the first experiment? (What was measured?)

• Hand used to catch the ruler
• the ruler
• Reaction time

Which sense receptor sends information to the brain about the falling ruler in the first experiment?

• Touch receptors in the fingers
• Auditory receptors in the ears
• Visual receptors in the eyes

Why is it important for fighter pilots to have fast reaction times?

• To avoid colliding with other aircraft
• To be able to perform complex maneuvers
• To react quickly to changing situations
• All of the above

How does practice affect reaction time according to the experiment?

• It has no effect
• It improves reaction time
• It makes reactions unpredictable

What is a possible source of error in the reaction time experiment?

• Using a ruler that is too short
• Participants not paying attention
• Using a stopwatch instead of a timer

How does practice improve reaction time in the first experiment?

• It increases the speed of nerve signal transmission
• It improves attention and focus
• It strengthens the muscles used in the task
• All of the above