face–hand test

a test of tactile extinction (see double-simultaneous tactile sensation) in which the examiner touches the individual’s face and the back of his or her hand at the same time.

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Psychology term of the day

November 21st 2024

brooding compulsion

an irresistible drive to mentally review trivial details or ponder abstract concepts as a means of reducing distress or preventing some dreaded event or situation.