FIXATION REFLEX

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N., Pam M.S.
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the term that is given to a reflex that orients the eyes onto a fixed target. It uses cortical and the subcortical areas of our brain. See optokinetic reflex.

FIXATION REFLEX: "Our fixation reflex allows us to stay fixed on an object."

Related Psychology Terms

  1. OPTOKINETIC REFLEX (OKR)
  2. CORTICAL DEMENTIA
  3. PROJECTION FIBER
  4. SUBCORTICAL LEARNING
  5. NONSTRIATE VISUAL CORTEX
  6. NECK-EYE REFLEX
  7. VOLUNTARY PROCESS
  8. EXTENSION REFLEX
  9. STANCE REFLEX
  10. SUCKING REFLEX
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "FIXATION REFLEX," in PsychologyDictionary.org, May 11, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/fixation-reflex/ (accessed September 24, 2021).
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