internal states
[ɪnˈtɜrnəl ˈsteɪts]
nounpl: internal states
estados internos
1. Mental, emotional, or physical conditions that exist within a person or system that are not directly observable from the outside
Understanding the patient's internal states is crucial for effective therapy.
Compreender os estados internos do paciente é crucial para uma terapia eficaz.
2. In psychology and cognitive science, subjective experiences, emotions, thoughts, and mental processes
The study focused on how internal states affect decision-making.
O estudo focou em como os estados internos afetam a tomada de decisão.
3. In artificial intelligence and computing, the condition or configuration of a system's variables and processes at any given moment
The AI system's internal states determine its responses to external stimuli.
Os estados internos do sistema de IA determinam suas respostas aos estímulos externos.
The term 'internal states' is predominantly used in academic, psychological, and scientific contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, it gained prominence through psychology and philosophy studies influenced by both European and American academic traditions. The concept reflects a philosophical interest in subjectivity and phenomenology.
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