What is a conditioned stimulus, and how does it work? by Alexandra Cromer, LPC | May 21, 2024 | Mental Health Topics, Psychology We may not realize it, but we interact with a variety of conditioned stimuli on an average day, from getting up when the school bell rings to stopping at a red light in traffic. Conditioned stimuli can be created knowingly or unknowingly, but all elicit certain impulsive actions based on…