What is another word for Psychological Refractory Period?
Pronunciation: [sa͡ɪkəlˈɒd͡ʒɪkə͡l ɹɪfɹˈaktəɹˌi pˈi͡əɹɪəd] (IPA) 
The psychological refractory period refers to a phenomenon in which the brain experiences a temporary delay in processing and responding to a second stimulus, following the presentation of an initial stimulus. This cognitive phenomenon, also known as response selection bottleneck, highlights the limitations of our attention and processing capacity. Synonyms for psychological refractory period include cognitive bottleneck, information-processing delay, and response selection delay. These terms all describe the temporary delay or bottleneck that occurs in the cognitive system when trying to process and respond to multiple stimuli successively. Understanding this phenomenon is crucial to overcome limitations in our attention and cognitive processing, especially in multitasking scenarios or fast-paced situations.
