The phenomenon you're describing doesn't have a specific, well-known technical term,
But it can be thought of as an example of anticipatory reflex or startle response. The reflexive action of shutting your eyes, tensing up, and hoping the object doesn’t break is your body's way of reacting to an unexpected event.
This type of reflex is common when we experience sudden stimuli, like knocking over a glass or plate, and is a combination of both physical and emotional responses.
Psychologically, it might also be associated with anticipation anxiety, where you're bracing for a potential negative outcome.
Posted By: Trent_Canary on October 14th 2024 at 13:04:12
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- The phenomenon you're describing doesn't have a specific, well-known technical term, (General Chat) - Trent_Canary, Oct 14, 13:04:12
- What’s it called (General Chat) - SCC 28, Oct 14, 13:12:59
- I always try to stop it with my foot, keepy uppy style (n/m) (General Chat) - jamesward, Oct 14, 13:40:38
- How do you do that with exploding coffee grounds? (n/m) (General Chat) - camcan, Oct 14, 15:38:35
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- Yep just instinct if too low for a catch (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Oct 14, 13:42:51
- Me too, sometimes it works too (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Git, Oct 14, 13:41:07
- How do you do that with exploding coffee grounds? (n/m) (General Chat) - camcan, Oct 14, 15:38:35
- Goalkeeper (n/m) (General Chat) - Trent_Canary, Oct 14, 13:26:57
- I always try to stop it with my foot, keepy uppy style (n/m) (General Chat) - jamesward, Oct 14, 13:40:38
- What’s it called (General Chat) - SCC 28, Oct 14, 13:12:59
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