Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. flexion reflex

flexion reflex

flexion reflex

the abrupt withdrawal of a limb in response to painful stimulation. Compare extension reflex.

Related Terms

paradoxical motion

paradoxical motion the global perception of movement in a m...

neural circuit

neural circuit an arrangement of neurons and their intercon...

reflexology

reflexology n. 1. a school of psychology based...

encephalopsy

encephalopsy n. a condition in which one associates colors...

islands of knowledge

islands of knowledge separate, small domains of highly spec...

cerebral angiography

cerebral angiography a noninvasive technique for examining...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter F

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

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact