cue stimulus
psychology
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In psychology, a "cue" is a stimulus that indirectly points to something, such as a solution or explanation. It can be a hint, suggestion, or indication. In the context of classical conditioning, a conditioned stimulus (like a bell) is presented before an unconditioned stimulus (like food). After repeated pairings, the conditioned stimulus alone can trigger a response, such as salivation. The verb "cue" means to prompt or give a signal to begin something.1234
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