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Conditioned 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 scientist studied Ivan Pavlov's discovery of conditioned reflex in dogs, where the sound of a bell triggered salivation in anticipation of food.
  • In her experiment, the researcher successfully trained the monkey to perform the task through a conditioned reflex based on visual cues.
  • Through repetition and rewards, the horse developed a conditioned reflex, immediately responding to the rider's commands.
  • The child had developed a conditioned reflex to the ice cream truck's distinctive tune, running to ask for a treat every time it played.
  • A conditioned reflex allowed the athlete to react incredibly quickly to the starting gun, shaving precious seconds off her time.

Synonyms

  • Acquired Reflex
  • Conditional Reflex
  • Conditional Response
  • Conditional Reaction
  • Conditioned Reaction
  • Conditioned Response

Hypernyms

  • Learned Reaction

Hyponyms

  • Conditioned Avoidance
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