Which of the Following Best Describes the Unusual Events That

question 401

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the unusual events that occurred in Pavlov's laboratory that led him to the discovery of classical conditioning?

• A)Dogs salivated after meat powder was placed in their mouths.
• B)Dogs sometimes salivated before the meat powder was placed in their mouths.
• C)Salivation existed in dogs as an unlearned reflex.
• D)Dogs salivated if and only if they were given a reward.

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Definitions:

Excitatory Synapses

Connections between neurons that increase the likelihood of the receiving neuron to fire an action potential.

Inhibitory Synapses

Connections between neurons that decrease the likelihood of the receiving neuron firing, playing a key role in the modulation of neural circuits.

Neuron

A specific type of cell responsible for conveying nerve signals; also known as a neuron.

Message

An element of communication where information is sent from a sender to a recipient through various means.