acquired reflex
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A scientist demonstrates an acquired reflex by ringing a bell before feeding a dog.
Definition
- Noun:
- An acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus: An "acquired reflex" is a learned, automatic reaction to a specific stimulus. Unlike innate reflexes, it is developed through experience or conditioning.
Usage
- The term "acquired reflex" is used primarily in psychology, physiology, and behavioral science to describe a conditioned response.
- It is a technical term. In everyday language, people might use "conditioned reflex" or "learned response."
Examples
- Noun:
- Salivating at the sound of a bell, as in Pavlov's famous experiment, is a classic example of an acquired reflex.
- The fear reaction some people have to the sight of a needle is an acquired reflex developed from past experiences.
Advanced Usage
- "Conditioned reflex": This is a more common synonym in scientific literature.
- The psychologist studied the formation of a conditioned reflex to a neutral tone.
Variants and Related Words
- Conditioned response (n): A more frequently used synonym for acquired reflex.
- Learned reflex (n): Another synonym emphasizing the aspect of learning.
- Unconditioned reflex (n): The opposite term, referring to an innate, automatic response not based on prior learning (e.g., jerking your hand away from a hot surface).
Synonyms
- Conditioned reflex
- Conditioned response
- Learned response
Related Phrases
- To condition a reflex: The process of establishing an acquired reflex.
- Researchers worked to condition a reflex in the laboratory animals.
A scientist demonstrates an acquired reflex by ringing a bell before feeding a dog.
Noun
- an acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus