response suppression

a decrease in the rate or probability of a response due to some experimental operation. For example, punishment often results in response suppression.

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Psychology term of the day

November 17th 2024

brain disorder

1. any condition marked by disruption of the normal functioning of the brain.

2. an older term for an acute or chronic mental disorder caused by or associated with impairment of brain function and characterized by mild to severe impairment of cognition and mood. Also called brain syndrome.