cardiovascular reactivity

the degree of change of cardiovascular responses (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate) to a psychological or physiological challenge or stressor. Exaggerated cardiovascular reactivity may indicate risk for development of cardiovascular conditions, such as hypertension or coronary heart disease.

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Psychology term of the day

May 9th 2024

binocular summation

the phenomenon of increased sensation or increased magnitude of perceptual response that results from stimulation through both eyes, as compared to stimulation through one eye.