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.
hubris. An ancient Greek word meaning pride or arrogance, used particularly to mean the kind of excessive pride or conceit that often brings about someoneâs downfall.uÂ·bris. n. Overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance: There is no safety in unlimited technological hubris (McGeorge Bundy). [Greek, excessive pride, wanton violence; see ud-in Indo-European roots .]. huÂ·brisâ²tic (-brÄ­sâ²tÄ­k) adj.