Pavlov Called the Phenomenon That He Had Stumbled Upon a "________

question 312

Multiple Choice

Pavlov called the phenomenon that he had stumbled upon a "________," but an error in the translation of his writings was made.

• A) discriminative stimulus
• B) primary reinforcer
• C) continuous reinforcer
• D) conditional reflex

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the idea that behaviors are influenced by their consequences.

Food Aversion

A strong dislike or unwillingness to eat certain foods, often developed after a negative experience with the food.

Classical Conditioning

This teaching method repeatedly combines two stimuli; over time, a response once elicited by the second stimulus becomes elicited by the first stimulus in isolation.

Aggressive Behavior

Acts that can cause physical or emotional harm to others, or the intention to hurt others.