Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

conditioning

noun

/kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ɪŋ/

Definition

The process of training or accustoming someone or something to behave in a certain way or to accept certain circumstances.

Examples

Through conditioning, dogs can learn to respond to their owner’s commands.
She used positive reinforcement in her conditioning program to encourage good behavior.
His conditioning for the race involved daily running and strength training.

Meaning

Conditioning refers to a method used in psychology and education where a subject learns to associate a specific stimulus with a particular response. This can lead to behavioral changes.