Activation Impulse
An activating impulse from an AI exchange that releases energy for action without overwhelming the user; it is brief, clear, and oriented toward taking the next step.
Operational Definition
EVENT. One occurrence is coded when a short AI turn is followed within the next 1-2 user turns by an observable initiation of action (the user starts or commits to a concrete next step) together with self-reported readiness to act, and no markers of overwhelm. The action-initiation following the impulse is the countable marker.
Measurement Schema
Proposed measurement protocol (not yet empirically validated): Pre/post readiness probe plus behavioral follow-through: single-item action-readiness rating (1-7) before and after the impulse, combined with a log check for whether a concrete next step was initiated within the following turns; report mean readiness change and follow-through rate.