The duration necessary for a neural unit (e.g. neuron, muscle cell) to recuperate from a reaction before it will respond to stimuli again. See also: refractory period. Also, the duration necessary for physiological actions to recover normalcy following any alteration by a reaction to stimuli.
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "RECOVERY TIME," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/recovery-time/ (accessed May 24, 2022).
