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social stimulus

any agent, event, or situation with social significance, particularly an individual or group, that elicits a response relevant to interpersonal relationships.

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mathematical model

mathematical model

the representation of a psychological or physiological function, or other process, in mathematical terms, such as formulas or equations (e.g., Fechner’s law).