What psychological principle did Pavlov's experiments teach us?
A) They demonstrated how a nonbiologically salient stimulus can trigger the same natural response as a biologically salient stimulus.
B) They demonstrated that all biological responses must be elicited by biologically salient stimuli.
C) They demonstrated how learning could take place without the presence of punishment.
D) They demonstrated that complex behaviours, such as fear of a stimulus, can be learned observationally.

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Pavlov's experiments demonstrated that a previously neutral stimulus (such as a bell) can become associated with a biologically salient stimulus (such as food) to trigger the same natural response (such as salivation). This principle is known as classical conditioning or associative learning.

What Psychological Principle Did Pavlov's Experiments Teach Us