physiological arousal

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• arousal — [[t]əra͟ʊz(ə)l[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT Arousal is the state of being sexually excited. ...sexual arousal... Use this technique to control your level of arousal. 2) N UNCOUNT Arousal is a state in which you feel excited or very alert, for example as a… …   English dictionary

• Arousal — is a physiological and psychological state of being awake. It involves the activation of the reticular activating system in the brain stem, the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system, leading to increased heart rate and blood pressure… …   Wikipedia

• arousal — noun 1. the act of arousing (Freq. 1) the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions • Syn: ↑rousing • Derivationally related forms: ↑rouse (for: ↑rousing), ↑arouse …   Useful english dictionary

• arousal — arous·al ə rau̇ zəl n the act of arousing: state of being aroused <sexual arousal> specif responsiveness to stimuli <altered states of consciousness...associated with relaxation or low arousal (Paul Bakan)> * * * n. 1. a state of… …   Medical dictionary

• arousal — n. 1) a state of alertness and of high responsiveness to stimuli. It is produced by strong motivation, by anxiety, and by a stimulating environment. 2) physiological activation of the cerebral cortex by centres lower in the brain, such as the… …   The new mediacal dictionary

• arousal — noun a) The act of arousing or the state of being aroused. Subjects report the physiological arousals induced by adrenaline and placebo differently. b) A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, including… …   Wiktionary

• physiological condition — noun the condition or state of the body or bodily functions • Syn: ↑physical condition, ↑physiological state • Hypernyms: ↑condition, ↑status • Hyponyms: ↑wakefulness, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• physiological state — noun the condition or state of the body or bodily functions • Syn: ↑physical condition, ↑physiological condition • Hypernyms: ↑condition, ↑status • Hyponyms: ↑wakefulness, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• Low arousal approaches — The philosophy of low arousal approaches is one of non confrontation. In high risk situations responses which reduce physiological arousal are adopted by carers and staff especially when confronted by distressed individuals. These approaches… …   Wikipedia

• Female sexual arousal disorder — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Female Sexual Arousal Disorder ICD10 = ICD9 = ICD9|302.72 Female sexual arousal disorder (or frigidity) is the condition of decreased, insufficient, or absent lubrication in females during sexual activity, and… …   Wikipedia

• Sexual arousal — is the process and state of an animal being ready for sexual activity and feeling an urge for sexual contact. Human sexual arousal Sexual arousal for a man results in an increased blood flow to the penis, to produce an erection. In a woman, the… …   Wikipedia