Pavlov's Well-Known Experiment of a Dog Salivating at the Sound

question 4

Essay

Pavlov's well-known experiment of a dog salivating at the sound of a bell ring is an example of
A)imprinting.
B)operant conditioning.
C)classical conditioning.
D)insight learning.

• A)imprinting.
• B)operant conditioning.
• C)classical conditioning.
• D)insight learning.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit a similar response.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that pairs a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that naturally produces a response until the neutral stimulus alone produces the same response.

Operant Conditioning

A behavioral modification method in which the level of an action is shaped by giving incentives or imposing deterrents.

Particular Consequence

Specific outcomes or results that follow from a particular action, decision, or event, with implications for those involved.