Pavlov's Dogs Experienced Extinction Trials, However a Few Days Later

question 123

Multiple Choice

Pavlov's dogs experienced extinction trials, however a few days later, Pavlov sounded the tone and the dogs salivated. This recurrence of the extinguished response is called

• A)spontaneous recovery.
• B)acquisition.
• C)un-learning.
• D)conditioning.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behaviors

Actions or conducts that are assertive, forceful, or hostile, often intended to dominate or control.

Social Discounting Bias

The tendency to undervalue the future well-being or outcomes of others compared to one's own immediate needs or desires.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.

Social Customs

Established traditions, practices, and behaviors that are widely accepted and followed by a specific society or cultural group.