Reciprocal Inhibition

Definition: Reciprocal Inhibition

Reciprocal Inhibition

Noun

1. A method of behavior therapy based on the inhibition of one response by the occurrence of another response that is mutually incompatible with it; a relaxation response might be conditioned to a stimulus that previously evoked anxiety.

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Synonym: Reciprocal Inhibition

Health

Other studies at the NINDS have probed the spinal reflex function and found abnormalities consistent with the defect in reciprocal inhibition. (references)

One of the most important characteristics is the failure of reciprocal inhibition, a normal process in which muscles with opposite actions work without opposing each other. (references)

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