deliriant

n. a substance capable of inducing acute delirium, commonly associated with restlessness or agitation. An acute delirium may result from excess ingestion of anticholinergic drugs (see anticholinergic syndrome) or withdrawal from alcohol and certain other substances.

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May 8th 2024

measures of intelligence

a series of norm-referenced tests used to determine an individual’s ability to learn, reason, understand concepts, and acquire knowledge. See EEG measures of intelligence; ERP measures of intelligence; fMRI measures of intelligence. See also assessment of intelligence.