psychomotor

[ sahy-koh-moh-ter ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a response involving both motor and psychological components.

psychomotor

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈməʊtə /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterizing movements of the body associated with mental activity

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychomotor¹

First recorded in 1875–80; psycho- + motor

Example Sentences

One test evaluated what is known as psychomotor vigilance, a measure of the ability to focus on a task and maintain attention.

From New York Times

They found that p-tau pathology across the brain, most predominantly in the frontal lobe, was associated with more reported cognitive functional symptoms, including difficulties in attention, memory, perception, and psychomotor abilities.

From Science Daily

Researchers also found that higher triglycerides were also associated with slower decline in composite cognition, a combined result from tests of global function, psychomotor speed, language and executive function and memory over time.

From Science Daily

“This can be explained by the additional cognitive or emotional burdens associated with attempting the more complex psychomotor task of traditional CPR,” according to an advisory from the American Heart Assn.

From Los Angeles Times

Another measures what is known as psychomotor vigilance.

From Seattle Times