Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
To happen or take place. In the context of psychology, it refers to the happening or manifestation of a specific event or behavior.
Related terms
Latency: The time interval between the presentation of a stimulus and the occurrence of a response.
Delayed Conditioning: A type of classical conditioning where there is a significant time delay between the conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus.