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Trigger

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A trigger refers to something that causes a particular response or reaction, usually due to an association with past experiences.

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