A stimulus can be internal, or from within the organism itself. A stimulus can also be external, meaning it occurs outside the organism. Both internal and external stimuli can cause a response, or resulting reaction, in an organism. A response can be behavioral or biological. stimulus can be internal, or from within the organism itself. A stimulus can also be external, meaning it occurs outside the organism. Both internal and external stimuli can cause a response, or resulting reaction, in an organism. A response can be behavioral or biological.
The definition of a pretense is a false impression, a false claim or an attempt to make a falsehood appear true. 1  An example of a pretense is when you pretend to be friends with someone you don't like.  An example of a pretense is when you claim to be an expert in something you aren't.
1often pretensionsA claim or assertion of a claim to something. âhis pretensions to the imperial inheritanceâ. mass noun âall that we cannot tolerate is pretension to infallibilityâ. âBudgets were cut right back and all pretension to filmmaking disappeared.â.