Term ID: T5038

Stimulus

/stimulus/
Any environmental event or condition that can be detected by sensory systems and potentially influence behavior.
Example: Lights, sounds, smells, or social cues that can trigger responses or be used in learning and conditioning.

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Reference: Pavlov (1927)