antisocial

adj. denoting or exhibiting behavior that sharply deviates from social norms and also violates other people’s rights. Arson and vandalism are examples of antisocial behavior. Compare prosocial.

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December 21st 2024

akinetopsia

n. inability to see objects in motion as a result of damage to the V5 area of visual cortex. Individuals with akinetopsia perceive moving stimuli as a series of stationary strobelike images and see visual trails behind moving objects. Also called motion agnosia. —akinetopsic adj.