Negative Stimulus (Noun)
Meaning
A stimulus with undesirable consequences.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The smell of rotting food served as a negative stimulus that drove the animals away from the spoiled feast.
- The high-pitched noise of the fire alarm was a negative stimulus that caused everyone in the building to evacuate immediately.
- The cold shower was a negative stimulus that helped her wake up and feel alert in the morning.
- The unpleasant taste of the medicine was a negative stimulus that made the child reluctant to take it.
- The darkness and isolation of the solitary confinement cell were a negative stimulus that took a toll on the prisoner's mental health.