Pavlovian
of, relating to, or characteristic of Pavlov or his work, especially of experiments in which he elicited predictable responses from laboratory animals.
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How to use Pavlovian in a sentence
But this Pavlovian trigger cannot be effective indefinitely.
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Contrary to the Pavlovian GOP notion of Clinton, she is generally centrist in her views and approach.
Receiving a coffee-related gift triggers a Pavlovian response – elation, anticipation, a faux caffeine rush.
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The question alerted the mechanism which produced the almost-Pavlovian loyalty response.
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British Dictionary definitions for Pavlovian
/ (pævˈləʊvɪən) /
of or relating to the work of Ivan Pavlov
(of a reaction or response) automatic; involuntary
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