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  3. /unconditioned

unconditioned

UK/ʌnkən'dɪʃ(ə)nd/US/.ʌnkәn'diʃәnd/
C2

Definitions

adj.

(psychology) not learned, occurring naturally (unconditioned response); absolute, with no conditions

(心理学)非条件的,天生的;无条件的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
con-together, with
+
dicgive
+
-tionedact, process, state
=unconditioned

un- + conditioned = not trained, natural. The technical opposite of a conditioned reflex: an unconditioned response is innate.

Root dic still carries 82 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.unconditioned response非条件反应
  • 2.unconditioned stimulus非条件刺激
  • 3.unconditioned reflex非条件反射

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Salivating at food is an unconditioned response in dogs.

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