Anxiety, Reaction Time, and Variability in Younger and Older Adults

This report investigates the relationship between anxiety levels, reaction times (RT), and cognitive function in both younger and older adults. The study reviews existing literature on the neurophysiology of anxiety, examining how it impacts brain regions and influences RT variability. It explores how anxiety disorders affect cognitive performance, attentional biases, and motor skills, with a specific focus on the differences between younger and older individuals. The report also discusses the methodologies used to measure RTs and anxiety levels, summarizing the results of data collection and comparing them to previous research. The findings aim to determine whether anxiety levels correlate with RT, subjective memory function, objective cognitive function, depression, and sleep quality, providing insights into the effects of anxiety on cognitive decline in older adults compared to younger adults. This research contributes to a better understanding of the impact of anxiety on cognitive abilities across different age groups and the implications for mental health and aging.