For What Area of Research Did Ivan Pavlov Receive the Nobel

question 86

Multiple Choice

For what area of research did Ivan Pavlov receive the Nobel Prize?

• A) classical conditioning
• B) animal training
• C) salivary reflex and digestion
• D) biological boundaries of learning

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Definitions:

Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his research in classical conditioning, demonstrating how stimuli can trigger a conditioned response.

Salivation

The secretion of saliva, often triggered by the sight, smell, or taste of food, preparing the mouth for digestion.

Acquisition

The process of acquiring or gaining knowledge, skills, or objects. In psychology, it often refers to the initial stages of learning.

Classical Conditioning

A conditioning technique that involves repeatedly associating two stimuli; the reaction, which at first occurs due to the second stimulus, eventually occurs due to the first stimulus independently.