disinhibition
noun
dis·in·hi·bi·tion
(ˌ)dis-ˌin-(h)ə-ˈbi-shən 
: loss or reduction of an inhibition (as by the action of interfering stimuli or events)
disinhibition of a reflex
disinhibition of violent tendencies
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The short-term effects, which can be immediate and last a few hours, are similar to those of alcohol intoxication, Choi said — there may be a mix of euphoria with lightheadedness, clumsiness, slurred speech or disinhibition.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
In fact, the symptoms of depression—emotional disinhibition, altered sensitivity to emotional events and rumination—map to these modules.
—Max Bertolero, Scientific American, 1 July 2019
Other research has identified people who score higher than most on meanness or disinhibition, but who don’t seem to get into trouble for antisocial behavior.
—David Adam, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023
Some scientists have proposed that the FTD artist benefits from the combination of behavioral disinhibition and repetitive practice.
—Robert Martone, Scientific American, 26 May 2023
The increasing conservatism that comes with age is largely a consequence of raising children; small children, but not macaques and capuchins, can perceive faces in inanimate objects; and psychopathic traits, particularly meanness and disinhibition, protect against PTSD.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022
The kind of weight gain that might lower your life quality would come from disinhibition all year round, not from one fun day.
—Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2022
The patient’s personality had deteriorated over the prior four years, with decreased concern for others, disinhibition, and compulsive hoarding.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 22 Sep. 2010
An article published in the Journal of Research in Personality looked at psychopathic traits in domestic cats, namely boldness, meanness and disinhibition.
—Julia Métraux, Discover Magazine, 24 Aug. 2022
Kristen Rogers, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
In fact, the symptoms of depression—emotional disinhibition, altered sensitivity to emotional events and rumination—map to these modules.
—Max Bertolero, Scientific American, 1 July 2019
Other research has identified people who score higher than most on meanness or disinhibition, but who don’t seem to get into trouble for antisocial behavior.
—David Adam, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023
Some scientists have proposed that the FTD artist benefits from the combination of behavioral disinhibition and repetitive practice.
—Robert Martone, Scientific American, 26 May 2023
The increasing conservatism that comes with age is largely a consequence of raising children; small children, but not macaques and capuchins, can perceive faces in inanimate objects; and psychopathic traits, particularly meanness and disinhibition, protect against PTSD.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022
The kind of weight gain that might lower your life quality would come from disinhibition all year round, not from one fun day.
—Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2022
The patient’s personality had deteriorated over the prior four years, with decreased concern for others, disinhibition, and compulsive hoarding.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 22 Sep. 2010
An article published in the Journal of Research in Personality looked at psychopathic traits in domestic cats, namely boldness, meanness and disinhibition.
—Julia Métraux, Discover Magazine, 24 Aug. 2022
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