Why Was Ader and Cohen's (1975) Study on Classical Conditioning

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why was Ader and Cohen's (1975) study on classical conditioning of the immune system so important?

• A)It marked the beginning of the field of psychoneuroimmunology.
• B)It was the first time psychological research with chimpanzees had been conducted.
• C)It showed that adherence could happen unintentionally.
• D)It provided further evidence that HIV-positive patients can be either asymptomatic or symptomatic.

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