Elicitation (Noun)
Meaning
Stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors; "the elicitation of his testimony was not easy".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The researcher's goal was to study the elicitation of aggressive behavior in certain animal species through various environmental stimuli.
- The elicitation of honest feedback from employees was crucial for the company's growth and improvement.
- The therapist used a gentle approach for the elicitation of traumatic memories from her patient.
- The elicitation of creative ideas was encouraged through brainstorming sessions and team-building activities.
- The scientist's experiment focused on the elicitation of immune responses in subjects with weakened immune systems.