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External trigger
any stimulus in your environment that initiates a behavior, including sounds, notifications, visual cues, events, or other people's actions
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the precise semantic boundary of 'external trigger' by categorizing it within the broader category of environmental stimuli and specifying the exact types of environmental inputs that can initiate behavior. It clearly distinguishes external from internal triggers and provides concrete examples.