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learned reaction

/ˌlʌrnəd riˌækʃən/
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Other forms: learned reactions

Definitions of learned reaction
  1. noun
    a reaction that has been acquired by learning
    synonyms: learned response
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    types:
    acquired reflex, conditional reaction, conditional reflex, conditional response, conditioned reaction, conditioned reflex, conditioned response
    an acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus
    conditioned avoidance, conditioned avoidance response
    a conditioned response that anticipates the occurrence of an aversive stimulus
    type of:
    reaction, response
    a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
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