Hypoactivity Explained

Hypoactivity is an inhibition of behavioral or locomotor activity.^[1]

Hypoactivity is a characteristic effect of sedative agents and many centrally acting anesthetics. Other drugs such as antipsychotics, which are used to treat delusions and hallucination (symptoms of psychosis),^[2] and mCPP also produce this effect, often as a side effect.

It may be a characteristic symptom of the inattentive type of ADHD^[3] (ADHD-PI) and sluggish cognitive tempo.

See also

• Hyperactivity

Notes and References

1. Web site: APA Dictionary of Psychology . 2023-09-26 . dictionary.apa.org . en.
2. Web site: Antipsychotic Medication . 2023-09-26 . CAMH . en-CA.
3. Book: Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 . 2013 . Arlington, VA . American Psychiatric Association . 978-0-89042-554-1.