conditioned reasoning
nounUK /kənˈdɪʃənd ˈriːzənɪŋ/
US /kənˈdɪʃənd ˈrizənɪŋ/
Thinking that is shaped by what you have learned or been taught.
Her conditioned reasoning made her assume the loud noise was dangerous.
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2. Reasoning that depends on certain conditions being true.
The plan used conditioned reasoning: if it rains, we stay inside.
3. A way of thinking formed by repeated experience or reward.
His conditioned reasoning led him to expect praise after every task.
4. Logic influenced by past training rather than fresh evidence.
She questioned her conditioned reasoning and looked at the facts again.