Conditioned Reaction (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 sound of the bell became a conditioned reaction for the dog to start salivating in anticipation of food.
- After watching her mother's reactions, the child developed a conditioned reaction to fear spiders whenever she saw one.
- The smell of freshly baked cookies triggered a conditioned reaction in John, instantly transporting him back to his childhood.
- The flashing lights of the camera caused a conditioned reaction in the celebrity, who immediately posed for a photo.
- The sound of the school bell created a conditioned reaction in the students, who immediately began packing up their belongings.
Synonyms
- Acquired Reflex
- Conditional Reflex
- Conditional Response
- Conditional Reaction
- Conditioned Reflex
- Conditioned Response