Stimulation

Elicitation of a response in an organism or system.

Stimulation refers to the elicitation of a response in an organism or system, often through external factors. It can involve sensory input or other forms of excitation.

/ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/

Derived from the Latin 'stimulus,' meaning ‘goad, spur, pointed stick.’

Stimulation is like when you touch a plant and it bends towards the light - it's anything that makes something react or change.

Stimulation is fundamental to how living organisms sense and respond to their environment
Different types of stimulation trigger different responses in a system
Scientists study stimulation to understand how systems work

What is stimulation? It's an action that causes a response in something
How does it work? Stimulation can involve physical contact, light, sound, or chemicals
What are examples of stimulation? A tickling a friend, a plant growing towards sunlight, or a nerve firing are all examples

excitation arousal incitement

response excitation

sensory stimulation electrical stimulation

nervous system behavior

physiological psychological