To Pavlov, the Phenomenon of _____ Indicated That Extinction Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

To Pavlov, the phenomenon of _____ indicated that extinction is not simply a process of unlearning the conditioning that has taken place.

• A) blocking
• B) overshadowing
• C) stimulus discrimination
• D) spontaneous recovery

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Definitions:

Diencephalon

The diencephalon is a division of the brain located between the cerebrum and the midbrain, comprising structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and neural function.

Basal Nuclei

Groups of neurons located deep within the cerebral hemispheres that are involved in controlling movement and coordination.

Muscular Activity

Physical actions or movements resulting from the contraction and relaxation of muscle groups.

Autonomic Nervous System

A subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that controls bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.