eyelash sign

a reaction of eyelid movement to the stimulus of stroking the eyelashes. It can be used as part of a diagnostic test for loss of consciousness due to a functional or psychogenic disorder. If the loss of consciousness is due to a neurological disease or injury, the reflex will not occur.

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Psychology term of the day

October 18th 2024

social imperception disorder

a condition characterized by a lack of awareness of common social interaction processes and interpersonal behaviors and by difficulty in recognizing and understanding other people’s feelings and emotions.