startle reaction

Synonyms:
  • startle response
German: Schreckreaktion
Japanese: 驚愕反応

Physiology. A complex involuntary response to an unexpected strong stimulus.
Prepulse inhibition is the ability of a weak prestimulus (prepulse) to diminish the startle reaction to a subsequent strong stimulus (pulse).

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