Pavlovian
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See also: pavlovian
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Named after Russian physiologist, psychologist, and physician Ivan Petrovich Pavlov.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): /pævˈloʊvi.ən/
Adjective[edit]
Pavlovian (not comparable)
- Of or relating to the theories of the Russian physiologist, psychologist, and physician Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, especially those related to behavioral conditioning.
- 2012 May 20, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “Marge Gets A Job” (season 4, episode 7; originally aired 11/05/1992)”, in The Onion AV Club[1]:
- A mere glance at the plot descriptions of the show’s fourth season is enough to induce Pavlovian giggle fits and shivers of joy.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
of or relating to the theories of Ivan Pavlov
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