conditioning

(noun) a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment.

(verb) establish a conditioned response. Synonyms: condition.

(verb) develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. Synonyms: discipline, train, check, condition. Examples: "Parents must discipline their children." "Is this dog trained?."

(verb) specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement. Synonyms: stipulate, qualify, condition, specify. Examples: "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life." "The contract stipulates the dates of the payments."

(verb) put into a better state. Synonyms: condition. Example: "He conditions old cars."

(verb) apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny. Synonyms: condition. Example: "I condition my hair after washing it."