In Pavlov's classic experiments, the repeated presentations of the metronome along with the food formed the ________ step of the classical conditioning process.
A) acquisition
B) testing
C) extinction
D) spontaneous recovery

Question

In Pavlov's classic experiments, the repeated presentations of the metronome along with the food formed the ________ step of the classical conditioning process.
A) acquisition 
B) testing
C) extinction
D) spontaneous recovery

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Acquisition is the initial stage of classical conditioning in which an association between a neutral stimulus (metronome) and an unconditioned stimulus (food) is formed.

In Pavlov's Classic Experiments, the Repeated Presentations of the Metronome