hypervigilance

English - Turkish

Definition of hypervigilance in English Turkish dictionary

(Psikoloji, Ruhbilim) Aşırı ihtiyatlı olma hali, aşırı tetikte oluş

(Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) dikkat artımı

English - English

Definition of hypervigilance in English English dictionary

An enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect threats

(Tıp, İlaç) Hypervigilance is an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect threats. For example, a driver who has previously been involved in a car accident may devote so much attention to road conditions and other cars on the road, that he or she does not hear an accompanying passenger while driving. Hypervigilance is a state of anxiety that often leads quickly to exhaustion

Etymology

() hyper- +‎ vigilance