excitability
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Researchers looked at problem behaviour such as a fear of traffic or loud noises, separation-related issues or excitability.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
That is a version of neurodivergence over excitability, high-achieving, profound subtle awareness and attunement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025
"While it's often overlooked, aperiodic activity is important because it reflects brain cortical excitability," said study senior author Christopher T. Whitlow, M.D.,
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2024
There is increasing evidence that psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder stem from metabolic deficits in the brain, which affect the excitability of neurons, Sethi said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 1, 2024
“My assessment,” the doctor writes, “is that he will be able to recover in a short time, while retaining the extreme excitability that must form the essence of his character.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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