Pavlov Was Interested in How Long Salivation Would Occur Once

question 158

Multiple Choice

Pavlov was interested in how long salivation would occur once food no longer followed the metronome.What is the name of this behavioral process he studied?

• A) salivary reflexes
• B) generalization
• C) discrimination
• D) extinction

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