Environmental stimuli are things around you that make your body or mind react, just like how a bouncy ball makes you jump when it hits your foot.
Imagine you're playing outside on a sunny day. The sunlight is a kind of environmental stimulus, it warms your skin and makes you feel happy. Then, suddenly, a loud dog barks, and you startle, that's another stimulus, this time from sound.
What Kinds of Environmental Stimuli Are There?
- Things you can see: Like the bright colors of a rainbow or the green grass under your feet.
- Things you can hear: Such as music coming from a nearby radio or the rustling of leaves in the wind.
- Things you can feel: A cool breeze on your face, a soft pillow under your head, or even the tickle of a feather.
Just like how a silly laugh makes your tummy hurt from giggles, environmental stimuli make your body and brain work together to help you know what's going on around you, all day long! Environmental stimuli are things around you that make your body or mind react, just like how a bouncy ball makes you jump when it hits your foot.
Imagine you're playing outside on a sunny day. The sunlight is a kind of environmental stimulus, it warms your skin and makes you feel happy. Then, suddenly, a loud dog barks, and you startle, that's another stimulus, this time from sound.
Examples
- A loud noise from a passing train wakes you up in the morning.
- The smell of fresh bread makes your mouth water.
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