Perceptual Speed and Behavioral Proficiency

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Abstract
Perceptual speed in specific sensory modalities should lead to efficiency in behaviors governed by these modalities. To test this hypothesis, correlations were computed between measures of perceptual speed and scores on a modified Stroop test. Those correlations relevant to the hypothesis were all significant and in the expected direction. The pattern of results is thus reasonably consonant with the hypothesis. Reserpine, which might be expected to affect the above relationships, was ineffective.