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conditioned stimulus

/kənˈdɪʃənd ˈstɪmjʊləs/

Traducción: Término del condicionamiento clásico que designa un estímulo inicialmente neutro que, tras asociarse repetidamente con un estímulo incondicionado, llega a provocar una respuesta condicionada.

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/kənˈdɪʃənd ˈstɪmjʊləs/C1formalscientific
  • esTérmino del condicionamiento clásico que designa un estímulo inicialmente neutro que, tras asociarse repetidamente con un estímulo incondicionado, llega a provocar una respuesta condicionada.

A term from classical conditioning referring to a previously neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.

  1. Learned trigger in classical conditioningC1formal

    A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.

    esestímulo condicionado

    • In Pavlov's experiment, the bell became a conditioned stimulus for salivation.
    • The therapist used a specific sound as a conditioned stimulus to reduce anxiety.
    • A conditioned stimulus can lose its effect if not reinforced over time.