Effect of Puberty on Reaction and Movement Times

摘要: Abstract Reaction times, movement and static strengths of the four limbs were measured pubertal status was assessed in males females at ages 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 yr primarily to separate effects sexual maturation from associated sex age trends. Mean reaction times decreased markedly with tended be consistently faster than although level off 15 while continued improve. Movement also faster. Limb abduction increased stronger. Strength gains accelerated during pubescence both sexes so apparently strength. a rapid rate postpubescence but leveled yr. The trends time closely paralleled those Holding strength constant over made previously significa...