Feeling Alert

Definition

Feeling alert refers to the state of being awake, attentive, and mentally sharp. It is a natural response that occurs when one is stimulated or engaged.

Related terms

Caffeine:

A stimulant found in coffee that can increase alertness and wakefulness.

Conditioned Response:

The learned response that occurs after repeated association between a neutral stimulus (in this case, drinking coffee) and an unconditioned stimulus (feeling alert).

Unconditioned Stimulus:

Any stimulus that naturally elicits a specific response without prior learning or conditioning. In this scenario, it would be the act of feeling alert.