cue
/ˈkju/
a stimulus that triggers a specific behavior or memory
cue in a sentence
“Putting on running shoes can be a powerful cue for exercise.”
Origin of cue
Unknown origin, possibly 'q' for 'quando' (when) in play scripts
Related Words
craving
a powerful desire for something
compulsion
an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
routine
a sequence of actions regularly followed
habituation
the diminishing of a physiological or emotional response to a frequently repeated stimulus
automaticity
the ability to do things without occupying the mind with the low-level details required
ritual
a series of actions or type of behavior regularly and invariably followed by someone