Which Statement About Classical Conditioning Is Accurate

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which statement about classical conditioning is accurate?

• A) It was first described by Edward Thorndike after observing the behavior of cats.
• B) It assumes that behavior is entirely volitional and controlled by its consequences.
• C) It can successfully explain most human behavior, including instincts and reflexes.
• D) It was discovered by Ivan Pavlov when he was studying the digestive processes of dogs.

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