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Arousal: in psychology, arousal refers to the state of heightened physiological and psychological activation. It encompasses increased alertness, responsiveness, and readiness for action. Factors such as stress, excitement, or danger can influence arousal, affecting cognitive and behavioral responses. See also Behavior, Actions, Stress._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
Author | Item | More concepts for author | |
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Cognitive Science | Arousal | Cognitive Science | |
Eysenck, Hans Jürgen | Arousal | Eysenck, Hans Jürgen | |
Matthews, Gerald | Arousal | Matthews, Gerald | |
Neurobiology | Arousal | Neurobiology | |
Psychological Theories | Arousal | Psychological Theories | |
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-09-19 |