Why Was It Suggested That Pavlov's Work Helped to Establish

question 143

Multiple Choice

Why was it suggested that Pavlov's work helped to establish psychology as an objective science?

• A) Behaviors could now be described.
• B) The relationship between stimuli and responses could be quantified.
• C) The mechanisms by which behaviors could be acquired could be explained.
• D) The study of human processes could be modeled in animals.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling the brain's reward and pleasure centers, mood regulation, and movement.

Glia

Glia, or glial cells, are non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons, playing a crucial role in brain function.

Resting Potential

The electrical potential of a neuron or muscle cell at rest, with the interior being negatively charged relative to the exterior.

Cell Body

The spherical part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to the dendrites, which bring information to the neuron, and the axon, which sends information to other neurons.