Pavlov Believed That the Process of Pairing an NS with a US

question 42

Multiple Choice

Pavlov believed that the process of pairing an NS with a US resulted in the formation of a neural connection between

• A) different reflex arcs within the spinal cord.
• B) different areas in the cortex that are activated by each type of stimulus.
• C) the cortex and the thalamus.
• D) sensory and motor regions of the cortex.

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