Pavlovian
See also: pavlovian
English
editEtymology
editNamed after Russian physiologist, psychologist, and physician Ivan Petrovich Pavlov.
Pronunciation
edit- (General American) IPA(key): /pævˈloʊvi.ən/
Adjective
editPavlovian (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
editTranslations
editof or relating to the theories of Ivan Pavlov
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