C1nounformalpsychologyscience
US/kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
UK/kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
a process of training a person or animal to react in a certain way to something
In context
Pavlov used conditioning to teach dogs to expect food at the sound of a bell.
Social conditioning teaches children what behavior is acceptable in their culture.
Advertisers rely on conditioning to link their brand with good feelings.
Words that go with conditioning
adjective + noun
- classical conditioningClassical conditioning explains why some smells bring back memories.
- operant conditioningOperant conditioning uses rewards and punishments.
- social conditioningSocial conditioning shapes many of our beliefs.
- behavioral conditioningBehavioral conditioning can change how people respond to stress.
- physical conditioningPhysical conditioning is vital for professional athletes.
noun + noun
- conditioning experimentThe conditioning experiment used a bell and a light.