Pavlovian

See also: pavlovian

English

Named after Russian physiologist, psychologist, and physician Ivan Petrovich Pavlov.

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

of or relating to the theories of Ivan Pavlov

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