psychomotor

American  

[sahy-koh-moh-ter] / ˌsaɪ koʊˈmoʊ tər /

adjective

1. of or relating to a response involving both motor and psychological components.

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psychomotor British  

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈməʊtə /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterizing movements of the body associated with mental activity

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Etymology

Origin of psychomotor

First recorded in 1875–80; psycho- + motor

Example Sentences

They found that p-tau pathology across the brain, most predominantly in the frontal lobe, was associated with more reported cognitive functional symptoms, including difficulties in attention, memory, perception, and psychomotor abilities.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

“This can be explained by the additional cognitive or emotional burdens associated with attempting the more complex psychomotor task of traditional CPR,” according to an advisory from the American Heart Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2023

Another measures what is known as psychomotor vigilance.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2021

In addition to excessive daytime sleepiness, which can be dangerous in and of itself, Dr. Avidan reports that chronic insomnia “may result in disturbed intellect, impaired cognition, confusion, psychomotor retardation, or increased risk for injury.”

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2017

We have excellent experimental investigations concerning the influence of the loss of sleep on intellectual labor and on simple psychomotor activities.

From Psychology and Industrial Efficiency by Münsterberg, Hugo