The scientist often referred to as the father of classical conditioning is:
A) Skinner.
B) Watson.
C) Thorndyke.
D) Pavlov.

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The father of classical conditioning is Ivan Pavlov, who conducted experiments with dogs and discovered that they could be conditioned to salivate at the sound of a bell through repeated pairings with food. Skinner and Watson are associated more with operant conditioning, while Thorndyke is known for his work on law of effect.

The Scientist Often Referred to as the Father of Classical