The slowing of a response to the second of two stimuli presented in quick succession is known as
A) stimulus onset asynchrony.
B) a Donders C reaction.
C) a speed-accuracy tradeoff.
D) the psychological refractory period.

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The psychological refractory period refers to the delay in response to the second of two stimuli presented in quick succession. This occurs because the processing of the second stimulus is delayed until the processing of the first stimulus is complete.

The Slowing of a Response to the Second of Two