Definitionv1
Internal trigger: a thought, emotion, or physical sensation
Internal trigger: a thought, emotion, or physical sensation that initiates a behavior without external prompting
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the semantic boundary of 'internal trigger' by identifying its genus (a type of behavior origin) and differentia (thoughts, emotions, physical sensations that initiate behavior without external prompting). It distinguishes internal triggers from external ones and provides clear criteria for identification.