Which of the following has the highest degree of stimulus-response compatibility? Three response buttons are located on a table top;three stimulus lights are located:
A) In a horizontal arrangement beside the set of response buttons
B) In a vertical arrangement beside the set of response buttons
C) On the table top directly behind the response buttons
D) On a vertical panel but directly behind the response buttons

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The highest degree of stimulus-response compatibility occurs when the stimulus and response are in close proximity to each other. In this case, having the lights on the table top directly behind the response buttons allows for the quickest and most efficient response. Options A and B have some degree of compatibility, but not as much as option C. Option D may also have some compatibility, but the vertical panel may cause some visual obstruction and may not be as efficient as having the stimuli directly on the table top.

Which of the Following Has the Highest Degree of Stimulus-Response