noun
- a state of excessive physiological or psychological activation beyond an optimal level
Usage: psychology; medical
Examples
- The athlete’s overarousal before the competition hurt his performance.
- Overarousal can lead to anxiety and difficulty concentrating.
- The therapist helped the patient manage overarousal through relaxation techniques.
- Too much caffeine can cause overarousal in sensitive individuals.
- The study examined the effects of overarousal on memory formation.
- Children with ADHD often experience overarousal in stimulating environments.