Probably the Most Important Contribution of Ivan Pavlov's Work with Dogs

question 126

Multiple Choice

Probably the most important contribution of Ivan Pavlov's work with dogs was that it _____________.

• A)illustrated the nature of the digestive process
• B)disproved prior operant conditioning theories
• C)provided valuable insight into the nature of learning
• D)showed how fixed action patterns can be modified

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Definitions:

Dualistic Thinking

This is a cognitive tendency to see situations and issues in black and white, often characterizing options as just right or wrong with no middle ground.

Evolution

The process by which different kinds of living organisms have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Creationism

The belief that the universe and life originated from specific acts of divine creation, as opposed to the scientific conclusion that they came about through natural processes.