stimulus-response bond
[/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs rɪˈspɑːns bɑːnd/]
nounpl: stimulus-response bonds
vínculo estímulo-resposta
1. A psychological or behavioral connection between a stimulus (an environmental trigger) and a response (an action or reaction), typically formed through conditioning or association
In Pavlov's famous experiment, a stimulus-response bond was established between the sound of a bell and the dog's salivation.
No famoso experimento de Pavlov, um vínculo estímulo-resposta foi estabelecido entre o som do sino e a salivação do cão.
2. A learned connection where repeated pairing of a stimulus with a response strengthens the association between them
The therapist worked to break the stimulus-response bond between stress and overeating.
O terapeuta trabalhou para quebrar o vínculo estímulo-resposta entre o estresse e o excesso de comida.
This term is primarily used in academic, psychological, and behavioral science contexts in both the USA and Brazil. It originated from early 20th-century behavioralist psychology and remains fundamental in understanding learning, habit formation, and therapeutic interventions. The concept is particularly relevant in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and addiction treatment programs in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break the stimulus-response bond
establish a stimulus-response bond
strengthen the stimulus-response association
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