programmed response
[ˈproʊɡræmd rɪˈspɑːns]
nounpl: programmed responses
resposta programada
1. An automatic or predetermined reaction to a specific stimulus or situation, often without conscious thought or deliberation
The robot's programmed response to the alarm was to shut down immediately.
A resposta programada do robô ao alarme era desligar-se imediatamente.
2. A conditioned behavior or reaction that has been learned or instilled through repetition or training
Years of military training created a programmed response to emergency situations.
Anos de treinamento militar criaram uma resposta programada para situações de emergência.
3. In psychology and neuroscience, a reflexive action controlled by instinct or habit rather than conscious decision-making
The fight-or-flight response is a programmed response in human biology.
A resposta de luta ou fuga é uma resposta programada na biologia humana.
The term is widely used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in psychology, artificial intelligence, and behavioral training. In Brazil, it's commonly used in corporate training contexts to describe expected employee responses to standard situations. In the USA, it's frequently used in military, emergency response, and tech industries to describe system automation and human conditioning.
NYC Slang
knee-jerk response (informal equivalent focusing on automatic, reflexive nature)
Related Idioms & Phrases
like a programmed response
automatic as a programmed response
trained programmed response
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