suppressed responses
[səˈprɛst rɪˈspɑnsɪz]
nounpl: suppressed responses
respostas suprimidas
1. Reactions, replies, or behavioral outputs that have been intentionally or unconsciously held back, inhibited, or prevented from being expressed or manifested
The patient's suppressed responses during the psychological evaluation revealed underlying trauma.
As respostas suprimidas do paciente durante a avaliação psicológica revelaram um trauma subjacente.
2. In behavioral or psychological contexts, automatic or natural reactions that are consciously controlled and not allowed to emerge
His suppressed responses to criticism indicated emotional difficulty in accepting feedback.
Suas respostas suprimidas à crítica indicavam dificuldade emocional em aceitar feedback.
3. In neuroscience or physiology, biological reactions or signals that have been inhibited or blocked
The drug's effects on suppressed responses in the nervous system were studied extensively.
Os efeitos do medicamento nas respostas suprimidas do sistema nervoso foram estudados extensivamente.
In both English and Portuguese psychological discourse, this term is widely used in clinical settings, therapy, and academic research. It reflects modern understanding of emotional regulation and mental health. In Brazilian Portuguese culture, there is often an emphasis on emotional expressiveness, making the concept of 'respostas suprimidas' particularly relevant in discussions about emotional wellbeing and communication.
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