Definition
disinhibitor
noun
- a substance, agent, or factor that removes or reduces inhibition, especially in psychology or neuroscience; something that decreases restraint or suppression of behavior or neural activity
Usage: technical; used in psychology, neuroscience, and pharmacology
Examples
- Alcohol acts as a disinhibitor, reducing social anxiety in some people.
- The researcher studied how the drug functioned as a disinhibitor of neural pathways.
- Certain medications can serve as disinhibitors for patients with severe anxiety disorders.
- The psychologist examined the disinhibitor effects of peer pressure on adolescent behavior.
- In the experiment, the disinhibitor was applied to measure changes in motor control.
- The disinhibitor reduced the subject's natural hesitation to speak in public.