Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

conditioned-response

noun

/kənˈdɪʃ.ənd rɪˈspɑːns/

Definition

A conditioned response is a learned response to a stimulus that was previously neutral but has become associated with a specific outcome through conditioning.

Examples

In Pavlov’s experiment, the dog salivated at the sound of a bell, which was a conditioned response.
When she heard the song, she felt happy; it was a conditioned response from memories attached to that music.

Meaning

This term refers to a behavior that occurs as a result of past experiences where a particular stimulus triggers an automatic reaction due to learned associations.