learned reaction
- noun
- /ˈlɜrnɪd riˈækʃən/
- Specialized
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reacción aprendida
- Many people develop a learned reaction to stress, often responding with anxiety or avoidance.
Examples
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These authors make a very powerful case for the contention that violence is a learned reaction to alcohol (even though it is certainly not a universal response among American Indians).
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Retaliation bullying is a learned reaction as well as an emotional disregard for the feelings of victims.
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Through careful training, the dog developed a learned reaction to obey commands without hesitation.
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His aggressive outburst was a learned reaction from years of being in a hostile environment.
Synonyms
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4.8
A learned reaction to a signal, like a bell, that happens after the signal is often shown with something else
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A reaction a person develops from practice or experience, not one they are born with
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An automatic response learned when a neutral sound or sign is repeatedly paired with something that naturally causes it
A learned response that happens when a signal like a bell is paired with food many times
A learned reaction to a sound or signal after it happens many times
A learned response that happens when a certain sound or signal appears, for example a dog drooling at a bell
An automatic learned reaction to a signal after repeated practice, for example a dog drooling at a bell
A learned automatic response to a signal, for example salivating at a bell
Antonyms
How Learned
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from combining 'learned' (acquired through experience or training) with 'reaction' (a response), so it straightforwardly means a response gained through experience. This adjective + noun pattern is a common, transparent compositional process in English (and many other languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
The phrase learned reaction gives a simple picture: learned means taught by practice and reaction is the response, like a dog wagging when it hears a bell after training. So, it means a response you get from practice or training, not a natural 'reflex'.