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Definitions from the WebPavlov's DogsDefinition: Pavlov's Dogs refers to a famous experiment conducted by Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov in the late 19th century. It demonstrates classical conditioning, where dogs were conditioned to associate a neutral stimulus (such as a bell) with an unconditioned stimulus (such as food), resulting in a learned response. Sense 1: Noun - Psychological Experiment Example: In Pavlov's Dogs experiment, the dogs would salivate when they heard the bell, even in the absence of food. Search for books about Pavlov's Dogs Experiment on AmazonSense 2: Noun - Idiom Example: Whenever someone mentions food, my stomach starts to growl like Pavlov's dogs. Search for books about Pavlov's Dogs idiom on AmazonSense 3: Adjective - Local Reference Example: The bakery on Elm Street has gained a pavlovian reputation, attracting locals like Pavlov's dogs with the smell of fresh bread. Search for books about Pavlov's Dogs bakery on AmazonSense 4: Plural Noun - Popular Culture Example: We all cheered when Pavlov's dogs escaped the laboratory in that famous movie scene. Search for movies featuring Pavlov's Dogs on Amazon | ||||
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