Pavlov called the phenomenon that he had stumbled upon a "________," but an error in the translation of his writings was made.
A) discriminative stimulus
B) primary reinforcer
C) continuous reinforcer
D) conditional reflex

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Pavlov actually called the phenomenon a "conditional reflex," but it was mistranslated as a "conditioned reflex." The correct translation reflects the idea that the reflex is not completely passive and automatic, but is instead modifiable by experience and context.

Pavlov Called the Phenomenon That He Had Stumbled Upon a "________