Pavlov's model of classical conditioning was based on the idea that the conditioned stimulus, through its association close in time with the unconditioned stimulus, came to activate the same place in the animal's brain that was originally activated by the unconditioned stimulus. This was known as ________.
A) stimulus substitution
B) the cognitive perspective
C) the Skinner model
D) higher-order conditioning

Question

Pavlov's model of classical conditioning was based on the idea that the conditioned stimulus, through its association close in time with the unconditioned stimulus, came to activate the same place in the animal's brain that was originally activated by the unconditioned stimulus. This was known as ________.
A) stimulus substitution 
B) the cognitive perspective 
C) the Skinner model
D) higher-order conditioning

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pavlov's model was based on stimulus substitution, which suggests that the conditioned stimulus replaces the unconditioned stimulus in activating the same place in the brain. This became the foundational idea of classical conditioning. The other options, such as the cognitive perspective, Skinner model, and higher-order conditioning, do not accurately describe Pavlov's model.

Pavlov's Model of Classical Conditioning Was Based on the Idea