What Was Pavlov Investigating When He Began His Studies on the Phenomenon

question 177

Multiple Choice

What was Pavlov investigating when he began his studies on the phenomenon that eventually became known as classical conditioning?

• A)the development of learned helplessness in dogs given inescapable shock
• B)the use of food rewards in training dogs
• C)reflexive responses to sound, such as ringing bells
• D)the role of saliva in digestion

Comprehend the significance of reinforcement schedules and their effects on learning and behavior modification.

Acknowledge the role of psychological variables such as locus of control and expectancy in predicting behavior.

Understand the processes of generalization, discrimination, and second-order conditioning in expanding learning beyond initial situations.

Grasp the limitations of behaviorism and the importance of considering internal states and external influences on behavior.

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