Latency
In Plain Language
The time between a specified cue or event and the start of a response.
ABA Definition
Elapsed time from a defined antecedent event to the onset of a specified response.
Everyday Example
Five seconds pass between a ringing phone and your answering it.
ABA Example
A team measures time from a clear invitation to the learner beginning the activity.
How It May Be Used
Longer latency can reflect processing time, access barriers, or many other factors; it is not a motive.