This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER 10. Movement 84. Tapping Test Direct the subject to tap, by means of a metal rod, on a metal plate as rapidly as possible for 15 seconds. Record the number of taps by means of an electric counter which is connected in series with batteries, the brass plate and the rod. Materials--Metal plate, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER 10. Movement 84. Tapping Test Direct the subject to tap, by means of a metal rod, on a metal plate as rapidly as possible for 15 seconds. Record the number of taps by means of an electric counter which is connected in series with batteries, the brass plate and the rod. Materials--Metal plate, metal rod, electric counter, batteries, wires and connections. 85. Detection of Passive Movements Bare the arm to above the elbow and lay it on a hinged board (Fig. 21) which is moved by means of a windlass at the top. How many detected? Where do you begin to feel the movement? Do you detect a sensation of tension preceding that movement? Analyze the source of the sensations as closely as you can. Take a record of the number of degrees in each direction 5 times, 10 in all. Fig. 21. Apparatus for detecting passive movements. degrees up and how many degrees down can the board be moved before the movement is Materials--Hinged board, protractor. 86. Right and Left Handedness The strength of the right hand as compared with the left hand can be measured by means of a dynamometer. Grip as hard as you can with the right hand, wait just one minute, grip again, wait a minute again and then grip. Average the three readings for the grip of that hand. Repeat the experiment for the left hand. Compare the two. Compare the results of a right handed person with one who is left handed, . Materials--Hand Dynamometer. 87. Sense of Movement Move the finger slowly and carefully; note all the sensations that go into the consciousness of the movement. Apply a strong yet not painful interrupted electric current to the joint and repeat the experiment. Materials--Interrupted electric current. 88. Feeling of Resistance Fit a band over a finger of the subject's hand to...
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