Combined Science GCSE
Distractions
What Distractions means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Distractions
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Reference: AQA
Things such as a ringing phone, loud passengers or looking at a satnav compete for attention, so a hazard may be detected later or the response delayed.
Topics that use Distractions
- Reaction time (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Evaluating
- Mean
- Reaction time
- Ruler drop test
- Thinking distance
- Conversion table
- Drugs and alcohol
- Reliable
Using Distractions in the exam
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