stimulus-driven processing
nounUK /ˈstɪmjʊləs ˈdrɪvən ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /ˈstɪmjələs ˈdrɪvən ˈprɑsɛsɪŋ/
Thinking that happens right away when something you see or hear makes your brain react.
The bright flash caused stimulus-driven processing, so she turned her head before she even decided to.
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2. In psychology, mental activity that starts from the outside world rather than from your own thoughts or goals.
Researchers studied stimulus-driven processing by showing volunteers sudden loud sounds.
3. In computing, a system that reacts to incoming signals instead of following a fixed plan.
The robot used stimulus-driven processing to dodge obstacles in its path.
4. A quick, unplanned reaction to something in your surroundings.
His stimulus-driven processing made him flinch when the door slammed.