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Stimulus
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Systems theory:
An
external
phenomenon
that has an influence on a system, by
triggering
or
modifying
an
internal
phenomenon
;
for example
, a
spur
or
incentive
that
drives
a person to
take action
or change behaviour.
●
In Medicine, Physiology & Psychology:
Something
external
that
elicits
or
influences
a
physiological
or
psychological
activity
or
response
, or that
affects
any of the
sensory
apparatuses.
●
In Botany & Entomology:
A
sting
on the body of a
plant
or insect.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
stimulus
English
stimulus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Stimulation
Response
Cue
Trigger
Signal
Reflex
Impulse
Arousal
Stressor
Cues
Sensation
Reinforcer
Reaction
Bailout
Reinforcement
Austerity
Deficit
Sensory
Excitation
Recession
Shock
Reward
Action
Emotion
Deficits
Growth
Object
Impetus
Message
Triggers
Context
Signals
Sensations
Motivation
Auditory
Responses
Disturbance
Perceptual
Task
Stimulative
Sound
Outcome
Quantitative Easing
Deficit Spending
Government Spending
External Stimuli
Economic Growth
Conditioned Response
Tax Cut
Tax Cuts
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