sensory deprivation
CEFR: C1
The deliberate reduction or total removal of stimuli from one or more of the human senses in experimental psychology.
Synonyms
- perceptual isolation
- stimulus restriction
Common Collocations
- sensory deprivation tank
- effects of sensory deprivation
- undergo sensory deprivation
Example Sentence
Studies demonstrate that brief periods of sensory deprivation can induce deep meditative states and lower cortisol.