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A Girl Classically Conditions Her Dog to Blink by Blowing

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A girl classically conditions her dog to blink by blowing into her dog's eyes just after saying "Blink." Unfortunately,her parrot overhears the procedure,and says "Blink" all day long when the girl is out.When she returns,the girl says "Blink" to her dog,but he does not blink.What is the most likely explanation for the dog's behaviour?


Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain and facilitating communication between them.

Cerebellum

A major structure of the hindbrain that is involved in motor control and coordination.

Right Hemisphere

The right half of the brain, which is responsible for spatial abilities, face recognition, visual imagery, and processing music and art.

Motor Cortex

The cerebral cortex's region focused on the planning, supervision, and implementation of voluntary movements.

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