psychomotor

American

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

adjective

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

psychomotor British

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈməʊtə /

adjective

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

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One test evaluated what is known as psychomotor vigilance, a measure of the ability to focus on a task and maintain attention.

From New York Times ● Jun. 12, 2024

Researchers also found that higher triglycerides were also associated with slower decline in composite cognition, a combined result from tests of global function, psychomotor speed, language and executive function and memory over time.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2023

“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

We must remember here the psychomotor character of our brain processes which we so fully discussed.

From Psychotherapy by Münsterberg, Hugo

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