stimulusgestuurd
Stimulusgestuurd (Dutch for stimulus-driven) is a term used in psychology, neuroscience and related fields to describe cognitive and behavioral processes that are primarily driven by external stimuli rather than by internal goals, plans or expectations. The concept is often contrasted with top-down or goal-directed processing, where actions are guided by memory, intentions and expectations. Stimulusgestuurd processing emphasizes the role of the environment and salient cues in triggering responses.
In perception and attention, stimulusgestuurd corresponds to bottom-up or exogenous attention. Salient features such as brightness,
In learning and behavior, stimulusgestuurd mechanisms can produce reflexive or automatic responses and influence conditioning and
In applied settings, stimulusgestuurd approaches underpin reactive or stimulus-driven control in robotics and human–computer interfaces, where
Critically, both stimulusgestuurd and internally guided processes interact in real life. Context, task demands, and learning