priming

Definitions

The action of preparing something for use or action, in particular by supplying it with the necessary information or materials.

A psychological phenomenon in which exposure to one stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

The application of a first coat of paint or other substance to a surface to prepare it for further treatment.

Examples

The coach spent the morning priming the athletes for the upcoming championship game.

Psychologists often use priming to study how subtle cues can influence a person's subsequent behavior.

Synonyms

preparing conditioning readying activating triggering setting initiating

Antonyms

neglecting disabling deactivating unpreparing hindering stalling blocking