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Pavlovian

Pavlovian

See also: pavlovian

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Pavlovian (not comparable)

  1. 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:
      A mere glance at the plot descriptions of the show’s fourth season is enough to induce Pavlovian giggle fits and shivers of joy.

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pavlovian

pavlovian

See also: Pavlovian

English

Adjective

pavlovian (comparative more pavlovian, superlative most pavlovian)

  1. Alternative form of Pavlovian