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.
June is LGBT pride month, an annual anti-discrimination effort made official last year with a proclamation from President Obama. LGBT -- meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender -- is a widely accepted initialism. However, a fifth letter is increasingly making its way into the line-up: Q. USA TODAY Network talked with experts and individuals in the gay community about what the Q means, why it's used and who is saying it.