Inhibition Theory — is based on the basic assumption that, during the performance of any mental task, which requires a minimum of mental effort, the subject actually goes through a series of alternating states of distraction (non work) and attention (work). These… … Wikipedia
Inhibition — In hi*bi tion, n. [L. inhibitio: cf. F. inhibition.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of inhibiting, or the state of being inhibited; restraint; prohibition; embargo. [1913 Webster] 2. (Physiol.) A stopping or checking of an already present action; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
inhibition — /in i bish euhn, in hi /, n. 1. the act of inhibiting. 2. the state of being inhibited. 3. something that inhibits; constraint. 4. Psychol. a. the blocking or holding back of one psychological process by another. b. inappropriate conscious or… … Universalium
inhibition — 1. Depression or arrest of a function. SEE ALSO: inhibitor. 2. In psychoanalysis, the restraining of instinctual or unconscious drives or tendencies, especially if they conflict with one s conscience or with societal demands. 3. In psychology, a… … Medical dictionary
inhibition — /ɪnəˈbɪʃən / (say inuh bishuhn), /ɪnhə / (say inhuh ) noun 1. the act of inhibiting. 2. the state of being inhibited. 3. Psychology the blocking of any psychological process by another psychological process. 4. Physiology a restraining, arresting …
inhibition — noun Date: 14th century 1. a. the act of inhibiting ; the state of being inhibited b. something that forbids, debars, or restricts 2. an inner impediment to free activity, expression, or functioning: as a. a mental process imposing restraint upon … New Collegiate Dictionary
inhibition — noun a) the act of inhibiting. b) the state of being inhibited … Wiktionary
inhibition — in•hi•bi•tion [[t]ˌɪn ɪˈbɪʃ ən, ˌɪn hɪ [/t]] n. 1) the act of inhibiting 2) the state of being inhibited 3) something that inhibits; constraint 4) psl a) the conscious or unconscious restraint or suppression of behavior, impulses, etc., often due … From formal English to slang
Postictal state — Symptoms= Jerome Engel defines the postictal state as “manifestations of seizure induced reversible alterations in neuronal function but not structure.” cite book last = Engel first = Jerome Jr. authorlink = Engel title = Seizures and Epilepsy… … Wikipedia
Competitive inhibition — is a form of enzyme inhibition where binding of the inhibitor to the active site on the enzyme prevents binding of the substrate and vice versa. Contents 1 Mechanism 2 Equation 3 Derivation 4 … Wikipedia
