Pavlov found that the failure to distinguish between the circle and ellipse as CS resulted in
A) ulcers.
B) experimental neurosis.
C) experimental psychosis.
D) learned helplessness.

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Pavlov's failure to distinguish between the circle and ellipse as conditioned stimuli (CS) resulted in the development of experimental neurosis in his dogs. Experimental neurosis is a type of psychological disorder that occurs when animals (or humans) are exposed to unpredictable or ambiguous stimuli. In this case, the dogs were unable to differentiate between the two shapes as CS, leading to confusion and anxiety.

Pavlov Found That the Failure to Distinguish Between the Circle