Stimulus. Definition. noun, plural: stimuli. (1) (physiology) A detectable change in the internal or external environment. (2) (physiology) That which influences or causes a temporary increase of physiological activity or response in the whole organism or in any of its parts.timulus. Definition. noun, plural: stimuli. (1) (physiology) A detectable change in the internal or external environment. (2) (physiology) That which influences or causes a temporary increase of physiological activity or response in the whole organism or in any of its parts.
Pride is an inwardly directed emotion that carries two antithetical meanings. With a negative connotation pride refers to a foolishly and irrationally corrupt sense of one's personal value, status or accomplishments, used synonymously with hubris.
(hyoÍo-mÄ­lâ²Ä-Ätâ²) tr.v. huÂ·milÂ·iÂ·atÂ·ed, huÂ·milÂ·iÂ·atÂ·ing, huÂ·milÂ·iÂ·ates. To cause (someone) to feel a loss of pride, dignity, or self-respect: humiliated him with a contemptuous refusal.