Question

Terrance's computer has been infected with a virus that causes the cursor on the screen to move in the opposite direction of the mouse. The virus will cause Terrance's reaction time to ________ because he has to ___________.

a) Increase; adjust to the inverted cursor
b) Decrease; adapt to the new settings
c) Stay the same; ignore the cursor
d) Increase; buy a new computer

Answer 1

Terrance's reaction time will increase because he needs to adapt to the cursor moving in the opposite direction, which requires additional mental effort and time.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks about the effect of a computer virus on Terrance's reaction time when his mouse cursor moves in the opposite direction. The correct answer is (a) Terrance's reaction time will increase; because he has to adjust to the inverted cursor. When a cursor moves inversely to the mouse's movements, it can be disorienting and requires mental recalibration, which takes additional time, leading to an increased reaction time.