What can the time parameter tell us about human behavior

Psychologists often forget the fact that the measure of time carries a different weight at various levels of human behavior. In terms of reactions, the time parameter is the primary and, in terms of actions, the secondary indicator of optimal functioning. In case of responses, i.e. behavior affected by specific and non specific learning, the time: parameter is an indicator of the functioning of mental processes, beginning with detection and ending with mental operations. The author has compiled years of experiments to create a schematic model. This model depicts the ratio of quantitative to qualitative parameters at individual behavior levels: reaction time - erroneousness, response time - relevancy, decision time - aim of the action. All the above is illustrated by examples from practice.