gunslinger effect

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What does gunslinger effect mean?

The psychophysical phenomenon that an intentional or willed movement is slower than an automatic or reactive one.

Where does gunslinger effect come from?

Coined by Danish physicist Niels Bohr, who deduced that the person who draws second in a gunfight will win the shootout.

How to pronounce gunslinger effect

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