Definition of Stimulus
Stimulus
Stim·u·lus
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Something that inspires or motivates action or response.
e.g. The teacher provided a stimulus to encourage creative thinking in the classroom.
(noun)
an agent that influences or evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ of the body;
e.g. Sound is an example of an auditory stimulus, that activates areas of the brain that are responsible for auditory signals and activity.
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