Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stimulus-response

noun

/ˈstɪm.jʊ.ləs rɪˈspɒns/

Definition

A behavioral concept describing how an organism reacts to a specific stimulus in its environment.

Examples

In psychology, the stimulus-response model helps to understand how behavioral patterns are formed.
When the bell rang, the dogs showed a stimulus-response by salivating in anticipation of food.

Meaning

The process in which a particular stimulus leads to a specific reaction or response from an individual or organism, often studied in psychology and behaviorism.