A physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, or reactive to stimuli.
In psychology, a state of generalized physiological activation manifest in bodily changes such as increased heart rate and palmar sweating.
Felling and physical signs of sexual desire.
The act of waking up from sleep, unconsciousness or a drowsy state.
Increased responsiveness to stimulation; increased desire for sexual activity.
Component linked closely to the appearance of wakefulness and alertness.
The mental state in which an individual responds to stimulation of the senses.
A state of alertness and of high responsiveness to stimuli. It is produced by strong motivation, by anxiety, and by a stimulating environment.
The state of being prepared to act.
Form of stimulation, of stress, that affects performance. If you are excited, pumped up, and ready to go, you will perform better than if you are not particularly aroused.
Arousal refers to the process of awakening an individual from a state of unconsciousness or partial consciousness. The term is also employed to describe any state of heightened awareness induced by factors such as sexual stimulation or fear. The reticular formation in the brainstem is responsible for regulating arousal.