Reaction Time: Age Trend

Reaction time slows progressively with age, with noticeable decline beginning in the 40s and accelerating after 60. Median simple reaction time increases from roughly 240-255 ms in the 20s to 365-395 ms by the 70s.

Reaction Time Neurological Trend

Reaction Time by Age (ms)

Reaction Time Median Values

Age Male (ms) Female (ms)
24.5 240 255
34.5 250 265
44.5 265 285
54.5 290 310
64.5 320 345
74.5 365 395
85 425 460

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