Implicit Stimulus

Definition

A stimulus generated internally by the subject, such as during a resting state condition, imagining a scene, or re-living a previous experience.

Definition Source

JT and AL

Parent Entity

BFO: Object Aggregate

Comments

This includes conditions with internal stimulation only, such as during mental imagery or calling items up from memory unaided, as well as unconstrained "resting state" conditions.

In BrainMap (2009) this is defined as a stimulus modality of "None" and a stimulus type of "None".

Created Date

2009/11/12

Curator

JT and AL

Curation Status

pending final vetting

Related Concepts

• Stimulus
• Stimulus Role
• Explicit Stimulus