cremasteric reflex

cremasteric reflex

the contraction of the cremaster muscle, which causes retraction of the testes toward the abdomen, caused by cold temperature or by stroking the skin on the inside of the thigh.

Related Terms

acceleration effects

acceleration effects physiological, biochemical, or psychol...

countershock

countershock n. a mild electric shock administered to a pat...

central limit theorem (CLT)

Sorry, "central-limit-theorem-clt" is not in the Dictionary of Psychology. Pleas...

craniology

craniology n. 1. the scientific study of the si...

path modeling

path modeling see path analysis.

perseverance effect

perseverance effect the phenomenon in which people’s belief...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter C

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z