1. 激发：来说明图形偏好的形成过程有如认知发展的螺旋式成形过程.尤其本研究采取IGP互动式演化模式,来研究图形偏好的形成,认知发展论的学理,可以提供强有力的佐证.一,行为主义心理学家柏里的图样喜爱(Pleasure)与「激发(Arousal) 」理论工作记忆类似电脑中的暂存记忆体RAM,

2. 唤醒：其中注意系统又称注意-唤醒(arousal)系统,它是整个系统的的基础;同时性加工和继时性加工系统称为信息加工系统,处于中间层次;计划系统处于最高层次. 三个系统协调合作,保证了一切智力活动的进行. PASS模型认为,

1. （性欲的）激起，激发
    Arousal is the state of being sexually excited.

    e.g. ...sexual arousal...
           性欲的激起
    e.g. Use this technique to control your level of arousal.
           用这种方法来控制性兴奋程度。

2. 唤起;激起
    Arousal is a state in which you feel excited or very alert, for example as a result of fear, stress, or anger.

    e.g. Thinking angry thoughts can provoke strong physiological arousal.
           想着生气的事情能激起强烈的生理反应。

1. the act of arousing

    e.g. the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions

    Synonym: rousing

2. mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse

    Synonym: foreplaystimulation

3. awakening from sleep

4. a state of heightened physiological activity