Auditory reaction time

Auditory reaction time is the duration it takes for a person to respond after hearing a sound. For example, when you hear a buzzer and quickly press a button, the time between hearing the sound and pressing the button is your auditory reaction time. It reflects how quickly your brain processes auditory information and initiates a response. Factors like attention, alertness, and practice can influence this reaction time. Typically, auditory reaction times are faster than visual ones because hearing is a direct pathway to the brain, making it a useful measure in various fields such as psychology, sports, and safety assessments.