stimulus négatif

Definitions of stimulus négatif
  1. noun
    a stimulus with undesirable consequences
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    nuisance, personne désagréable
    something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
    ennui, inquiétude, souci
    something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
    chagrin, tristesse
    something that causes great unhappiness
    fardeau
    an onerous or difficult concern
    affaire
    a rightful concern or responsibility
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    stimulant, stimulus
    any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
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