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

pupillary reflex

pupillary reflex

the automatic change in size of the pupil in response to light changes. The pupil constricts in response to bright light and dilates in dim light. Also called light reflex. See also accommodation.

Related Terms

presynaptic

presynaptic adj. 1. referring to the region of...

rectal reflex

rectal reflex see defecation reflex.

informational power

informational power a capacity to influence others that is...

compliance

compliance n. 1. submission to the demands, wis...

recognition technique

recognition technique a type of readership-survey technique...

hyperthymia

hyperthymia n. an emotional response that is disproportiona...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter P

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

© 2026 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact