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