epidemic catalepsy

a situation in which catalepsy occurs in a number of individuals at the same time as a result of identification or imitation.

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Psychology term of the day

December 20th 2024

behavioral homeostasis

an organism’s tendency to maintain stability or equilibrium through various behavioral processes. For example, temperature regulation is achieved via shivering, sweating, or panting, and satiety is achieved by the initiation and then cessation of feeding behavior. Also called behavior homeostasis. See also homeostasis.