Startle response
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startle-response-177-13277849
title:
Startle response
text:
In animals, including humans, the startle response is a largely unconscious defensive response to sudden or threatening stimuli, such as sudden noise or sharp movement, and is associated with negative affect. Usually the onset of the startle response is a startle reflex reaction. The startle reflex is a brainstem reflectory reaction (reflex) that serves to protect vulnerable parts, such as the back of the neck and the eyes (eyeblink) and facilitates escape from sudden stimuli. It is found across
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description:
Action or movement due to the application of a sudden unexpected stimulus
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Startle_response
date created:
2005-07-06T22:41:43Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T06:24:24Z
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