Stimulus — synonyms, definition

1. stimulus (Noun)

bent desire drive impetus impulse incentive inclination inducement influence input inspiration instigation motivation pressure proclivity propulsion provocation push reflex shock • • •

stimulus (Noun) — Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action. ex. "experimental psychologists measure the elapsed time from the onset of the stimulus to its recognition by the observer"

information conditioned stimulus cue discriminative stimulus elicitation evocation induction kick negative stimulation negative stimulus positive stimulus reinforcement reinforcer reinforcing stimulus turn-on turnoff