The _____ served as the foundation for what Pavlov eventually referred to as classical conditioning.
A)development of learned helplessness in dogs that were given inescapable shock
B)use of food rewards in training dogs
C)training of rats to navigate a maze
D)role of saliva in digestion

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Pavlov's work on classical conditioning began with his observations on the role of saliva in digestion, where he noticed dogs would salivate not only when food was presented but also in response to stimuli associated with food, such as the lab assistant's footsteps. This observation led to his experiments on conditioning dogs to salivate to neutral stimuli, laying the groundwork for classical conditioning.

The _____ Served as the Foundation for What Pavlov Eventually