Induction

Pronunciation
/in-DUH-k-shun/
Category
Behavior
Singular
Induction
Plural
Inductions

Definition

The process by which an animal learns to associate a stimulus with a consequence.

Etymology

From Latin 'inducere', meaning 'to lead in' or 'to introduce'.

Example

A honeybee undergoes induction when it learns that a specific scent signals the presence of food.

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