A Dog Had Been Conditioned to Salivate to the Sound

question 112

Multiple Choice

A dog had been conditioned to salivate to the sound of a bell because of its association with the presentation of food.Later, when exposed to the bell without food for a long period, the dog eventually stopped salivating to the sound of the bell.What is this phenomenon known as?

• A)extinction
• B)response fading
• C)conditioned forgetting
• D)stimulus fading

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Definitions:

Cardiac Arrest

A sudden cessation of heart function, leading to a lack of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs.

Sphygmomanometer

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Arterial Blood Pressure

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Breath Sounds

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