excessive visual stimulation
[ɪkˈsɛsɪv ˈvɪʒuəl ˌstɪmjuˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: instances of excessive visual stimulation
estimulação visual excessiva
1. An overwhelming amount of visual information or sensory input that exceeds an individual's capacity to process comfortably
The flashing lights and rapid scene changes in the video caused excessive visual stimulation for the viewer.
As luzes piscantes e as mudanças rápidas de cena no vídeo causaram estimulação visual excessiva para o espectador.
2. Sensory overload condition characterized by too many visual elements, bright colors, or movement occurring simultaneously
Children with autism may experience excessive visual stimulation in crowded shopping malls.
Crianças com autismo podem experimentar estimulação visual excessiva em shoppings lotados.
3. An amount of visual input that triggers discomfort, headaches, or difficulty concentrating in sensitive individuals
The neon signs created excessive visual stimulation that made it hard to focus.
Os letreiros de néon criaram estimulação visual excessiva que dificultou a concentração.
This term is increasingly used in Brazil and the USA in discussions about digital wellness, autism spectrum support, and workplace ergonomics. In Brazilian culture, awareness of sensory sensitivities is growing, particularly in educational and healthcare settings dealing with neurodivergent individuals. American usage emphasizes this concept in web design, accessibility standards, and neurodiversity advocacy.
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