triggers

Meanings

• Noun

  A stimulus that elicits a response or reaction.

  - "The sound of a bell is a common trigger for seizures in people with epilepsy."
  - "The sight of blood can be a trigger for fainting."

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Synonyms

activate , detonate , fire , activate , initiate , push someone's buttons

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with triggers
figgers , riggers , bigger

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Triggers (English) : A type of firearm trigger
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Triggers (English) : A type of firearm trigger
   

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Variants

List of all variants of triggers that leads to same result
trigger , triggered , triggers , triggering , hair trigger , hair triggers

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Forms

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Triggers are usually used as a singular noun., Plural form: Triggers

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Etymology

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Originally from the Latin word 'triggarre' meaning to 'strike three times'. In English usage since the late 1800s.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that Pavlov's famous experiment with dogs and conditioned responses used a bell as a trigger?

2. Triggers can be positive or negative, depending on the response they elicit. For example, the smell of fresh-baked cookies can be a positive trigger for memories and pleasant feelings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Conditioned Response: A response that is learned through association with a specific stimulus, known as a trigger.

2. Anxiety Triggers: Stimuli that can cause anxiety or panic attacks in individuals with anxiety disorders.

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Culture

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Triggers have been used extensively in literature and art to depict intense emotions and reactions. In psychology, they are a crucial concept in understanding human behavior and response.

How to Memorize "triggers"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small lever or button that releases a gunshot when pulled.
   - Visualize a stimulus, such as a bell, and the response it elicits.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'triggers' with 'stimuli' or 'responses'.
   - Think of a bell as a trigger for a response, such as Pavlov's dogs salivating.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SAR' (Stimulus, Association, Response) to remember the definition of a trigger.
   - Create a mental image of a trigger as a 'stimulus switch'.

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