a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise); involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions
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startle response::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | startle reaction |
| Type of | jump, start, startle |
Examples of startle response
startle response
Benzos are a definite help to me, especially now when my startle response is acute.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
These are the classic signs of the startle response, which protects us from bodily harm.
From the newscientist.com
Acoustic startle response was unaffected in the estrogen-only group and the control group.
From the sciencedaily.com
Marines also underwent a blink test to gauge their startle response and neuropsychological screening.
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The group that had received propranolol but whose memory was not reactivated still exhibited a strong startle response.
From the sciencedaily.com
How hard the veterans blinked was recorded as a measure of their startle response to this combination of colored lights.
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However, if the conditioned students were given oral propranolol before seeing the picture, their startle response was eliminated.
From the newscientist.com
The researchers will study mice to see if a shortage of RGS4 causes an abnormal startle response and schizophrenia-like symptoms.
From the sciencedaily.com
Hyperarousal is reflected in an inability to relax, exaggerated startle response, inability to sleep or concentrate and irritability.
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