reactivity

noun

re·ac·tiv·i·ty (ˌ)rē-ˌak-ˈti-və-tē

: the quality or state of being reactive

emotional reactivity

chemical reactivity

If the brain, responding to psychological stress, stimulates the release of cortisol and cortisol suppresses the reactivity of the immune system, then a dormant viral infection may well flare up, or a new one catch hold.—

Matt Ridley

Abnormal reactivity to light and abnormal pupillary size may be important clues to the presence of cranial injury in the setting of head trauma.—

Bradford J. Shingleton

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Kross has even shown in his research that this simple strategy reduces emotional reactivity within milliseconds. —

Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The allure of reactivity and fast-twitch responses has such a constellation of factors. —

Sohee Jun, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Stress can trigger fear, frustration, or anger, increases reactivity and impulsivity and hampers thoughtful decision-making. —

Hanna Hart, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 These conditions share some symptoms, particularly, impulsivity, sleep disturbances, and high emotional reactivity. —

Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reactivity