Understanding Pavlov's Classical Conditioning

Who was Ivan Pavlov and what was his contribution to psychology?

• An American psychologist who developed the theory of operant conditioning

• A German philosopher known for his work on existentialism

• A French scientist who discovered the law of gravity

• A Russian physiologist who introduced the concept of conditioning

In Pavlov's experiments, what was the unconditioned stimulus?

• The sight or smell of food

• The ticking of a metronome

• The sound of a bell

• The presence of the lab assistant

What is a conditioned response in Pavlov's classical conditioning?

• A natural reaction to an unconditioned stimulus

• A learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus

• A reflex action that does not require learning

• An automatic response to a neutral stimulus

Which of the following became a conditioned stimulus in Pavlov's experiments?

• The ringing of the bell

• The dog's salivation

• The food

• The assistant's footsteps

What are the four factors of classical conditioning identified in Pavlov's experiments?

• Conditioning, habituation, adaptation, extinction

• Unconditioned response, unconditioned stimulus, conditioned stimulus, conditioned response

• Stimulus, response, reinforcement, punishment

• Learning, memory, association, reflex