Respond

Definition

Respond refers to the action or behavior exhibited by an individual in reaction to a stimulus or situation. It involves a specific set of physiological, cognitive, and emotional processes.

Related terms

Stimulus:

A stimulus is any event or factor that elicits a response from an organism.

Physiological Response:

The physiological response refers to the bodily changes that occur in response to a stimulus.

Fight-or-flight Response: The fight-or-flight response is a survival mechanism triggered by threats, leading to either confronting the danger (fight) or escaping from it (flight).