Woodworth's S-O-R Paradigm

Woodworth's S-O-R Paradigm stands for Stimulus-Organism-Response. It describes how organisms (including humans) react to stimuli from their environment. The "Stimulus" refers to any external factor that affects the organism, the "Organism" is the individual processing that information (considering factors like emotions and past experiences), and the "Response" is the action taken as a result. This model highlights that behavior is not just a direct reaction to stimuli but also involves internal processes, emphasizing the importance of the organism's traits and context in shaping responses to the world.