Pavlov's dog en · NOUN
Etymology
In reference to the Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov's work on classical conditioning: he discovered that dogs could be conditioned to salivate when a bell was rung, if it had previously been rung whenever food was given.
Meanings
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(attributive, often) A person who reacts instinctively to a stimulus, without thought or consideration.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:Pavlov's dog.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlov dog | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Pavlov's dogs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cmn 巴甫洛夫的狗 (one who reacts instinctively to a stimulus)