Pavlov's dog was given food every time a tone sounded. Eventually, the dog increased salivation rates just by hearing the tone, even if food was not given to it. The increase is salivation rates is occurs through
A) negative feedback systems
B) positive feedback systems
C) feedforward controls
D) homeostatic imbalances

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This is an example of feedforward control, where the body anticipates a change in its internal environment (in this case, the arrival of food signaled by the tone) and prepares a physiological response in advance (increased salivation).

Pavlov's Dog Was Given Food Every Time a Tone Sounded