noun
- plural of disinhibition; the removal or reduction of inhibition, restraint, or social/psychological barriers that normally prevent behavior
Usage: commonly used in psychology, neuroscience, and social contexts; often refers to increased freedom of expression or action
Examples
- The study examined disinhibitions in social behavior after alcohol consumption.
- Online anonymity can lead to disinhibitions that would not occur face-to-face.
- Certain medications may cause disinhibitions as a side effect.
- The therapist worked to reduce disinhibitions that interfered with the patient's daily functioning.
- Brain injuries sometimes result in disinhibitions of emotional responses.
- The group's disinhibitions increased as they felt more comfortable with each other.