Acquired Reflex (Noun)
Meaning
An acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The blinking of the eye in response to a flash of light is an example of an acquired reflex that is developed through repeated exposure.
- Ivan Pavlov's famous experiment with dogs demonstrated the power of conditioning in creating acquired reflexes.
- The salivation of a dog in response to the sound of a bell ringing is an acquired reflex that was classically conditioned by Ivan Pavlov.
- Sickness after eating spoiled food is an example of an acquired reflex response to a specific stimulus.
- While an infant is born with the rooting reflex, the connection between a sucking motion and the delivery of milk is an acquired reflex developed through repeated feedings.
Synonyms
- Conditional Reflex
- Conditional Response
- Conditional Reaction
- Conditioned Reflex
- Conditioned Reaction
- Conditioned Response