Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
auditory stimuli
Noun
/ɔːˈdɪtəri ˈstɪmjʊlaɪ/
Definition
Auditory stimuli refer to sounds or auditory inputs that trigger a response or reaction in an individual.
Examples
- The ringing of the telephone is a common auditory stimulus that prompts people to answer.
- Children often respond to auditory stimuli by turning their heads toward the source of the sound.
- In a noisy classroom, auditory stimuli can distract students from their learning tasks.
Meaning
The term describes any form of sound that can be perceived by the auditory system, which can include speech, music, environmental noises, or any other audible signals.
Synonyms
- Sound inputs
- Auditory inputs
- Noises
- Sound signals
