Association Learning (also known as Association Learnings, Learning, Association): The principle that items experienced together enter into a connection, so that one tends to reinstate the other.

NIH MeSH · D001245Psychiatry and Psychology

Association Learning

Also known asAssociation Learnings · Learning, Association · Learnings, Association · Associative Learning

Definition

The principle that items experienced together enter into a connection, so that one tends to reinstate the other.

MeSH classification

  • F02.463.425.069.296

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Common questions about Association Learning

What does Association Learning mean in medicine?
The principle that items experienced together enter into a connection, so that one tends to reinstate the other. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Association Learning known by any other names?
Yes. Association Learning is also referred to as Association Learnings, Learning, Association, Learnings, Association, Associative Learning in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Association Learning sit in the medical classification?
Association Learning falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F02.463.425.069.296). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001245) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗