Hindrance of choice response tasks by extraneous stimuli, resulting in production of a response which slows reaction time in attaining the correct response.
RESPONSE COMPETITION: "Response competition results in slower reaction times."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "RESPONSE COMPETITION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/response-competition/ (accessed July 1, 2022).
