Pavlov's Dogs Learned to Salivate to a Particular Tone but Not

question 140

Multiple Choice

Pavlov's dogs learned to salivate to a particular tone but not to a buzzer,illustrating the process of:

• A)sensitization.
• B)discrimination.
• C)extinction.
• D)habituation.

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Definitions:

Nerve Growth Factor

A protein essential for the growth, maintenance, and survival of certain neurons, playing a critical role in neural development and regeneration.

Synaptic Pruning

The process of reducing the number of synapses, or connections between neurons, which is thought to make the brain's network more efficient.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions from the neuron cell body, which receive signals from other neurons.

Cell Maturation

The final stage of cell development in which cells reach their functional form and acquire the ability to perform their specific roles in the body.