Hick Hyman Law

Predicts the “choice reaction time”

RT = a + b log2(number of choices)

i.e. The more choices the longer it takes to react.

The reaction time to a choice depends on it’s likelihood – the more likely the option, the quicker the reaction

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Simon Judge 2006/02/23

 
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