Pavlovian conditioning accounts for negative emotions, but not for positive ones.

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Pavlovian conditioning can account for both positive and negative emotions. For example, Pavlov's dogs learned to associate the sound of a bell with the positive experience of receiving food, leading to a positive emotional response to the bell. However, it is often easier to condition negative emotions (such as fear) because they are more salient and memorable.

Pavlovian Conditioning Accounts for Negative Emotions, but Not for Positive