Tag: stimulus overload

November 27, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SENSORY OVERLOAD

Definition and Conceptual Framework of Sensory Overload Sensory Overload is defined as a psychological and physiological state resulting from the exposure to an excessive volume or intensity of external or internal stimuli, rendering the central nervous system unable to adequately process and respond to the incoming data. This condition transcends mere annoyance or distraction, representing […]

November 10, 2025 / Mohammed looti

STIMULUS OVERLOAD

Introduction to Stimulus Overload Stimulus overload, fundamentally defined in the context of psychological and environmental studies, refers to a state where an individual is exposed to an excessive number of sensory inputs simultaneously, surpassing the capacity of their cognitive processing systems. The original conceptualization suggests this threshold is crossed when more than two significant stimuli […]