psychomotor

American  

[sahy-koh-moh-ter] / ˌsaɪ koʊˈmoʊ tər /

adjective

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

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psychomotor British  

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈməʊtə /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of psychomotor

First recorded in 1875–80; psycho- + motor

Example Sentences

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 • Oct. 25, 2023

“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 • Apr. 14, 2023

Another measures what is known as psychomotor vigilance.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2021

In addition to excessive daytime sleepiness, which can be dangerous in and of itself, Dr. Avidan reports that chronic insomnia “may result in disturbed intellect, impaired cognition, confusion, psychomotor retardation, or increased risk for injury.”

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2017

The subtlest variations of the activity, the increase and decrease of the psychomotor impulse, the mental fatigue, can be traced exactly in such graphic records.

From Psychology and Industrial Efficiency by Münsterberg, Hugo