Assume that, in general, reacting to a stimulus entails noticing the stimulus, then selecting the appropriate response depending on stimulus, then actually making the appropriate response. If this assumption is correct, which of the following sequences correctly orders simple reaction time, choice reaction time, and inspection time tasks with respect to the speed with which the average participant could complete them, from the most rapid to the slowest?
A) simple reaction time $\rightarrow$ inspection time $\rightarrow$ choice reaction time
B) simple reaction time $\rightarrow$ choice reaction time $\rightarrow$ inspection time
C) inspection time $\rightarrow$ simple reaction time $\rightarrow$ choice reaction time
D) inspection time $\rightarrow$ choice reaction time $\rightarrow$ simple reaction time

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Simple reaction time is the fastest as it involves only noticing and responding to a single stimulus. Inspection time involves noticing a stimulus and making a judgment, which is slightly slower. Choice reaction time is the slowest as it involves noticing a stimulus, selecting a response, and then responding.

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