Age-related increases in reaction time result from slower preparation, not delayed initiation
Robert M. Hardwick, Alexander D. Forrence, M. Gabriela Costello, Kathleen M. Zackowski, Adrian Mark Haith
This study shows that older adults' slower reaction times are due to reduced preparation speed, not delayed initiation, with a consistent 90ms delay between preparation and initiation.
Journal of Neurophysiology · Jul 13, 2022Peer-reviewedNeuroscience