Reflex Lab- Jillian's Results

Jillian's Data Analysis

Voluntary v.s. Involuntary
     When doing this study regarding reflexes it was soon apparent that involuntary reactions are faster and more consistent rather then voluntary reflex reactions. Voluntary reactions have a slight delay or hesitation. This hesitation is the act of the nervous system sending the message to the brain about what is to happen. Whereas with the involuntary you are anticipating what is to come and your body's reflexes react faster and are more consistent.

Reinforcement v.s. No Reinforcement
     This graph shows the average of both a reinforcement and non reinforcement reflex reaction. No reflex is with the hands linked together by the chest, but in a relaxed state. Where as the reinforcement reaction is where the hands are linked and pulling against one another. It is very apparent that with the tension caused from the reinforcement reflex data the elapsed time is greater because the body has been tensed and starts to pulsate and work harder. However, the non reinforcement reflex is lower due to the fact that the body is calm and relaxed without the tension in the muscles. This allows the reflex reaction to travel faster and occur sooner rather then hesitate like it does with the reinforcement reaction.