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conditioned stimulus

Meaning of conditioned stimulus: A situation in which one signal, or stimulus, is given just before another signal.

Definition of conditioned stimulus

A situation in which one signal, or stimulus, is given just before another signal. After this happens several times, the first signal alone can cause the response that would usually need the second signal.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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