Souvenir

A souvenir (from French, for memory) is an object that is treasured for the memories associated with it. This is analogous to the psychological exploitation of classical conditioning. For example, if a traveller buys a souvenir on a memorable vacation, he or she will most likely associate the souvenir with the vacation. Every time he or she looks at the souvenir, it reminds them of the vacation.

Related Topics:
French - Memories - Psychological - Classical conditioning

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The term is used for items brought home from places visited. Such items are sometimes marked or engraved to indicate that their value is sentimental rather than practical (e.g., "A Souvenir from Clacton-on-Sea").

Related Topics:
Home - Engraved - Clacton-on-Sea

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Souvenirs can include household items such as mugs and bowls, ashtrays, spoons and notepads, or clothing such as T-shirts or hats.

Related Topics:
Mug - Bowls - Ashtray - Spoon - Notepads - Clothing - T-shirt - Hat

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