Pavlov Reported That Repeatedly Pairing a Mild Acid and a Particular

question 21

Essay

Pavlov reported that repeatedly pairing a mild acid and a particular odor, in that order, failed to
produce a CR. The experimenter then got a CR by presenting an odor followed by the mild acid. This
time, however, he used a different odor. Explain why he used a different odor.

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Definitions:

Consumer Equilibrium

The point at which the quantity of goods consumed by the consumer provides the maximum satisfaction, making utility maximization with budget constraints.

Total Utility

The complete fulfillment derived from the consumption of a specific amount of products or services.

Income

The financial gain acquired through work, investments, or through the conduct of commercial activities.

Consumer Equilibrium

A state where an individual's consumption choices provide maximum satisfaction or utility given their budget constraints.