After Pavlov's Dogs Became Conditioned to Salivate at the Sound

question 73

Multiple Choice

After Pavlov's dogs became conditioned to salivate at the sound of the metronome, he experimented with sounding the metronome and then failing to present the dogs with any food right away. Soon they stopped salivating to the sound of the metronome. This represents the process called __________.

• A) acquisition
• B) testing
• C) extinction
• D) spontaneous recovery

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Definitions:

Distinctiveness

The quality or state of being notably different or unique in comparison to others, allowing for recognizable differentiation.

Consistency

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, maintaining a standard.

Consistency

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar manner, maintaining uniformity in actions over time.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being noticeably different from something else, especially from others in the same category or group.