jacksonian march

in a simple partial seizure involving motor symptoms, an older name for clonic motor movements in one region or side of the body that start in one muscle group and then move systematically (“march”) to adjacent motor groups. [John Hughlings Jackson]

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Psychology term of the day

May 9th 2024

coerced confession

an accused person’s admission of guilt elicited by the use of threats, torture, or promises. Also called involuntary confession.