Probably the Most Important Contribution of Ivan Pavlov's Work with Dogs

question 126

Multiple Choice

Probably the most important contribution of Ivan Pavlov's work with dogs was that it _____________.

• A)illustrated the nature of the digestive process
• B)disproved prior operant conditioning theories
• C)provided valuable insight into the nature of learning
• D)showed how fixed action patterns can be modified

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Definitions:

Sunk Costs

Expenses that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered or changed, and therefore should not influence future decisions.

Sunk Costs

Expenses that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered.

Opportunity Costs

The cost of opting for one choice over another, representing the benefits missed out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Taxes

Compulsory financial charges or levies imposed by a government on individuals, corporations, and transactions to fund public expenditures.