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==Definitions==
*1a : the [[act]] of inhibiting : the state of [[being]] inhibited
:b : something that forbids, debars, or restricts
*2: an inner impediment to [[free]] [[activity]], [[expression]], or [[function]]ing: as
:a : a [[mental]] [[process]] imposing restraint upon [[behavior]] or another mental process (as a [[desire]])
:b : a restraining of the [[function]] of a bodily organ or an agent (as an enzyme)
==Description==
[[Social]] '''inhibition''' is a [[conscious]] or [[subconscious]] constraint by a person of [[behaviour]] of a social nature. The constraint may be in relation to behavior, appearance, or a subject matter for [[discussion]], besides other matters. There are a number of reasons for social inhibitions, including that the person [[fears]] that the activity, appearance or [[discussion]] will meet with social disapproval. For example, a person with a low level of social inhibition might [[focus]] their conversation on subjects that others feel uncomfortable about or which are not commonly discussed in that particular social group; while a person with a high level of social inhibition would avoid [[touching]] on such subjects.
Inhibitions can serve [[necessary]] [[social]] [[functions]], reducing or preventing certain [[antisocial]] [[impulses]] from being acted on.
The [[consumption]] of alcohol or certain [[drugs]] may reduce inhibitions with effects varying from person to person. At low [[concentrations]] of blood alcohol, social inhibitions may be reduced. However, some substances may actually [[strengthen]] these inhibitions: for instance [[abuse]] of stimulants may lead to [[anxiety]] and heightened inhibition. This is more common in drugs with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphoria dysphoric] effects.
[[Category: Psychology]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century]
==Definitions==
*1a : the [[act]] of inhibiting : the state of [[being]] inhibited
:b : something that forbids, debars, or restricts
*2: an inner impediment to [[free]] [[activity]], [[expression]], or [[function]]ing: as
:a : a [[mental]] [[process]] imposing restraint upon [[behavior]] or another mental process (as a [[desire]])
:b : a restraining of the [[function]] of a bodily organ or an agent (as an enzyme)
==Description==
[[Social]] '''inhibition''' is a [[conscious]] or [[subconscious]] constraint by a person of [[behaviour]] of a social nature. The constraint may be in relation to behavior, appearance, or a subject matter for [[discussion]], besides other matters. There are a number of reasons for social inhibitions, including that the person [[fears]] that the activity, appearance or [[discussion]] will meet with social disapproval. For example, a person with a low level of social inhibition might [[focus]] their conversation on subjects that others feel uncomfortable about or which are not commonly discussed in that particular social group; while a person with a high level of social inhibition would avoid [[touching]] on such subjects.
Inhibitions can serve [[necessary]] [[social]] [[functions]], reducing or preventing certain [[antisocial]] [[impulses]] from being acted on.
The [[consumption]] of alcohol or certain [[drugs]] may reduce inhibitions with effects varying from person to person. At low [[concentrations]] of blood alcohol, social inhibitions may be reduced. However, some substances may actually [[strengthen]] these inhibitions: for instance [[abuse]] of stimulants may lead to [[anxiety]] and heightened inhibition. This is more common in drugs with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphoria dysphoric] effects.
[[Category: Psychology]]
