Pavlov Believed That Presenting the CS at Nearly the Same

question 99

Multiple Choice

Pavlov believed that presenting the CS at nearly the same time as the UCS caused a connection in the brain to form so that the animal treated the CS as if it were the UCS. Psychologists today believe that the animal

• A) treats the CS as the UCS, but the brain is not involved.
• B) treats the CS as if it were the UCR.
• C) uses the CS as a positive reinforcer.
• D) uses the CS as a predictor that the UCS is coming.

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Definitions:

Hair Cells

Specialized sensory cells located in the inner ear that are essential for hearing and balance.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that help maintain balance by sensing rotational movements.

Misjudge Sizes

The incorrect estimation or perception of the actual size of an object, which can be due to cognitive biases or visual illusions.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that identify specific features of a stimulus, such as shape, angle, or movement.