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 (HOO-briss) is a Greek word which is sometimes translated into English as pride or arrogance.. (It is sometimes spelled hybris). Its original meaning in Greek was to hit something.It means thinking you are better than you really are, as in the expression Pride goes before a fall..ubris (HOO-briss) is a Greek word which is sometimes translated into English as pride or arrogance.. (It is sometimes spelled hybris). Its original meaning in Greek was to hit something. It means thinking you are better than you really are, as in the expression Pride goes before a fall..